Johnny O’Connell – Corvette Racing (Corvette C6.R) – 1st GT1

“When you look at the Americans who have won here multiple times, they’re all important figures in motorsports history. To achieve my fourth win with Corvette Racing, driving a sports car that’s an American icon, it’s hard to put that into words. There is nothing more difficult and more rewarding than winning here, and sharing it with two awesome drivers like Jan and Antonio.”

Antonio Garcia – Corvette Racing (Corvette C6.R) – 1st GT1

“It was a great race, but a shame that the No. 64 Corvette was not there at the finish. We raced really, really hard for 22 hours. We were racing fair, and we were all going 100 percent. The full stint I did fighting with Olly after the safety car came in was great.”

Doug Fehan – Corvette Racing program manager

“When you look at all aspects of the close of the GT1 category as we know it today, it is an unequivocal testament to the commitment of a corporation that recognizes the value of motorsports from a marketing and technological perspective. It’s also representative of all the people who have been here since the beginning, who dedicated themselves to taking Corvette forward. At the end of the day, today’s victory is emblematic of what American teamwork and American spirit is about.”

Julien Jousse – Luc Alphand Aventures (Corvette C6.R) – 2nd GT1

“I was proud to be a part of Team Luc Alphand Aventures and to take a memorable podium for the team. It’s a crazy atmosphere at Le Mans, whether it is the sheer number of people at the circuit or the atmosphere at the drivers’ parade in the town before the race. For me it was a dream to race there. I hope for me, this is only my first 24 Hours of Le Mans as I would love to come back next year.”

Lukas Lichtner-Hoyer – JetAlliance Racing (Aston Martin DBR9) – 3rd GT1

“After seven horrifying hours our team spirit has finally prevailed. We never gave up, and for that we were rewarded. Of course we were lucky in the end – but crossing the finish line is all that counts at Le Mans. And we managed to do that. Congratulations to the entire team!”

Marcel Fässler – Corvette Racing (Corvette C6.R) – Retired

“It was a good fight. Sure it was difficult to race your teammate hard, but when we went out of the chicane he was really fair and he left me space. I enjoyed leading the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and I came very close to reaching one of the goals I want to achieve in my life. I was only two hours away, but suddenly I smelled some gearbox oil. Then something broke quickly before I could get back to the pits. I was very disappointed for the whole team and my teammates. All of them did a really good job. There were no mistakes, and they deserved a victory as well. In the end, it’s important for Corvette Racing that they have a Le Mans win with the No. 63 Corvette, and I have to congratulate them because it was a tough fight.”

Cécile Bonardel