12 Nov 2011 Zhuhai 6 hours qualifying: Peugeot lions roar to the front row.

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Photo: Zhuhai (Guangdong province, PEOPLES REPUBLIC OF CHINA), ZHUHAI 6 HOURS, QUALIFICATION, November 12, 2011. Third pole position in 2011 ILMC for Anthony Davidson, who beat team-mate Stephane Sarrazin to the wire.

After qualifying for the Zhuhai 6 hours, the final round of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup 2011, Peugeot's Anthony Davidson takes a sixth pole position in seven races.

Bruno Famin, Peugeot Sport’s Technical Director: “We decided to go out right at the start of the session, given our position in the pit lane. We had no problems with traffic and that led to a great battle between the two Peugeot 908s. This great front row is a good result for Peugeot, but we mustn’t forget the Audis are right there. Indeed, our rivals set some very good average times during their stints in free practice. It will very close and bitterly-fought race. Strategy will be important, especially as regards tyre choice. This is a track that we actually don’t know all that well, as this is only our second race here. We’ll have to react quickly and be ready for any eventuality. The other satisfying aspect relates to the technical side of things. We had no problems during free practice, not even on the brakes which caused us quite a few problems last year in race conditions, but we’ll have to monitor the situation in the race.”Anthony Davidson, Peugeot 908 #7: “This is my third qualifying session in a Peugeot this season, and this is my third pole. It was really very close today, because Stéphane Sarrazin did a great lap. I had to push really hard to better his time. We have been on the pace right since we got here. The battle has been intense since the start of the year, so I see no reason why it won’t be the same tomorrow.”

Stéphane Sarrazin, Peugeot 908 #8: “The session was very close. We had a good scrap. I did a super lap and the car was great. There was nothing in it for pole position – Anthony was only seven tenths quicker than me. We are confident for tomorrow because we did some very good race simulations during free practice. The car is stable and efficient. The start will be very hotly contested; the Audis are right behind us and are certain to apply plenty of pressure. Like at Petit Le Mans, we’ll have to avoid making any mistakes in the race. "

The start of the 6 Hours of Zhuhai will be tomorrow, Sunday 13th November at 11:00 local time (3:00am UK).. Click here for more information on the final race of the ILMC 2011.

(Source: Peugeot Sport press information)