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Rockenfeller overwhelmed with Le Mans victory

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Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters Audi driver Mike Rockenfeller stepped on top of the podium in Le Mans 24 Hours 2010.
“It is simply incredible. I am overwhelmed. It was always my big dream, my goal to win Le Mans,” said Rockenfeller.

Rockenfeller shared car with Timo Bernhard and Romain Dumas in the race. The trio completed a Audi 1-2-3 in the legendary French endurance race, with previous DTM driver Tom Kristensen in third.

“All drivers have shown a great performance and brought this historic 1-2-3 victory home for Audi. The team has worked perfectly,” said Audi Motorsport boss Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich.

The victory was emotional for Rockenfeller who says he has had a difficult time at Audi previously.

“At the beginning I had a difficult time at Audi. Now I’m grateful that they had confidence and believed in me. Finally I managed to win, with Timo (Bernhard) and Romain (Dumas). Thank you to everyone. My thanks to Audi, to the Joest team, our crew. Great!” said Rockenfeller.