Evening With A Legend: Adrian Fernandez

Meet driver Adrian Fernandez on Wednesday 12 February at 4PM PT / 7 PM ET.

In 2007 Adrián Fernández made his debut at Le Mans taking home a second place in the LMP2 with the Barazi-Epsilon Team Zytek aboard a 07S/2 3.4-liter V8 prototype. This was the first podium for a Mexican at the Circuit de la Sarthe since those achieved by Ricardo & Pedro Rodríguez in 1962 and 1968, respectively.

Three years later in 2010, Adrián found himself back at Le Mans this time behind the wheel of Aston Martin Racing’s LMP1 B09/60 finishing fifth in class (6th overall). However, luck did not favor Adrián in 2011, when his LMP1 Aston Martin AMR-One could barely complete two laps during testing.

Returning for the 80th running of Le Mans in 2012, Adrián and Aston Martin Racing took home a third place finish in the GTE-Pro class covering 332 laps without failures or serious mechanical problems. With his help, the team achieved the fastest lap in their class at 3:54.928. Adrián had the distinct honor of driving the Aston to the checkered flag. On September 12, 2012, Adrián announced his retirement from World Endurance Championship, concluding his relationship with Aston Martin Racing, to begin focusing on competitions in the United States.