Nick Tandy explained that his chances of winning the Triple Crown of Endurance in the same year have not affected his approach to Le Mans.
Speaking to the media, including Motorsport Week, he said:
“With Felipe [Nasr], we’ve got a chance at the endurance triple crown. But honestly, it’s not on my mind. It doesn’t change anything.
“If something like that changes your approach to preparation, you probably shouldn’t be here. You need to treat Le Mans as its own event.
“Yes, it’ll be great to talk about after. It’s amazing to have won all the 24-hour races overall. But that’s just a reflection – during the event, it’s just racing.”
Tandy became the first driver to win motorsport’s four key 24-hour races outright, having already secured overall victories at the Nürburgring, Spa-Francorchamps, Daytona, and Le Mans. His triumphs at this year’s 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring alongside Felipe Nasr place the pair on the cusp of a rare feat: Winning endurance racing’s triple crown within a single season.
Tandy previously won Le Mans in 2015 with Porsche’s 919 Hybrid in the LMP1 class. Now, a decade later, he returns with the same manufacturer, partnering Nasr again in Porsche Penske Motorsport’s #4 entry for the 93rd running of the French classic.
“Winning Le Mans changes your life,” added Tandy, reflecting on his success in 2015.
“And because I know how special it is, I don’t settle for just one win.
“Look at Nurburgring [24 Hours]. It’s nearly impossible to win. So many cars, so much chaos.
“Spa’s [24 Hours] is the same. Le Mans? It’s just as hard.
“So if you find yourself in a car that can win, you must be ready. Because that opportunity might come once in 10 years.”
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Editor’s Note:
Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy would be the first drivers to win the Endurance Triple Crown in the same year, having never been achieved before.
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