Pescarolo to leave sportscar racing

Just as he said last year, European sports-car team owner Henri Pescarolo says he is unlikely to return to the Le Mans 24 Hours unless gasoline-powered LMP1-class cars have a chance to win.

Pescarolo, whose team finished third at Le Mans this year, called for the removal of what he believes is a clear turbo diesel performance advantage. “If there is no guarantee that we can fight with the turbo diesels, or at least not be too far away, why should we come back?" Pescarolo said. “Even if I don’t make that decision myself, it might be made for me. How can I find sponsors if I don’t have a chance?"