Currently second in the private teams Championship in LM P1, Strakka have withdrawn, despite beating rivals Rebellion Racing at Le Mans with a stunning performance from Danny Watts, Jonny Kane and Nick Leventis. To achieve this remarkable result, mechanics had to work hard after Jonny Kane's accident during testing. The stock of spare parts was significantly reduced, with this and with the arrival of new regulations in 2014, the British team have opted to focus on preparations for next year .

The team who won the LM P2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010, intends to stay in endurance racing, explained Dan Walmsley, Strakka Racing Team Manager: “We are currently considering a number of very exciting opportunities that will commit Strakka Racing to top level sportscar racing well into the future, so it’s imperative we focus all our efforts on this important decision-making process. It was a very difficult decision not to contest the remaining rounds of this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship, but a decision that was taken in the best interests of the team’s long-term sportscar racing future. We hope to be able to announce our exciting new plans very soon.”

Strakka continues its commitment to the World Series by Renault with two cars in Formula Renault 3.5.

Cécile Bonardel / ACO (quote from team press information)
Translated by Dave Davies / ACO

PHOTO: Le Mans (Sarthe, FRANCE) CIRCUIT OF 24 HOURS 24 HOURS OF LE MANS, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, FREE. One last outing for the HPD-Honda Strakka at Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​before bowing out.