Just read an interview with Jorg Bergmeister on the Hybrid car.

They are hampered by the weight of the system (150Kg), but the organizers have also given them a weight penalty of 25Kg, so this explains the "slow" times set by this car in relation to the head of the field.

He also says (if I understood rightly (interview in German and had to use bable fish)) that they are concentrating on the fuel saving aspect of the system, rather than the extra power aspect. (not surprising considering the ACO regulations for Hybrids).

They hope to get a top 10 finish (they would consider that excellent).