According to a Portuguese motorsport news website (
www.sportmotores.com), Audi Sport is preparing to announce on Essen Motorshow, in December, a full Le Mans Series Season entry.
According to this rumor, that will happen with 2 R10 TDi driven by pilots already in the Audi Sport structure. DTM and ALMS participation do not depend of this project and it will continue.
Team Joest is possible to be the engaging team, but a substantial Audi national affiliate support could put Joest chances away...