It might sound a little funny but from a practical standpoint, it was a perfect opportunity for me. I had just started building my own workshop inside a warehouse and, instead of that becoming a two-year project, I managed to focus myself entirely on it before we went back to racing. So, all in all, it was pretty great timing. Of course, we're all racers and it’s hard not to go racing for so long but now that seems behind us!
It was 244 days since the last race at the ’Ring. That’s a very long time. Can you talk me through that first lap?
It was intense! I’m always a bit emotional at the start of an endurance race because it’s a very special occasion. And indeed, this time was no different. Racing on the Nordschleife is always special. We took it very easy and ended up winning the first race. The pit-lane system was great, and I really commend the organisers on setting up this new pit-lane system. I do think it might have been more challenging had it rained.