The Elite excelled

Sir,

Re the item on Peter Arundell: as mechanic to the Lotus factory’s Team Elite I can confirm that Peter did not drive for us at Le Mans in 1962. Our excellent class win was achieved by David Hobbs and Frank Gardner. They finished eighth overall, first in class, and also took the Thermal Index, averaging 99.6mph and 20mpg.

I am, yours, etc, Ron Bennett, Spondon, Derby