LE MANS, France — There are four hours left in the race and the lone Audi #1 R10 continues to lead the race, but neither of the two Peugeots have given up and are running second and third a constant nagging threat to the Audi.

There is no lack of talent driving the #1 Audi but the closer that the clock gets to the 3 pm end time, the slower the second hand runs, and the louder every little incidental noise is to driver, crew chief, and crew.

It is not like the Peugeots have been flawless either. They have had issues with wheel bearings and have had to clean the radiator duct regularly on pit stops of loose rubber from the track.

There is another concern that is starting to look like it might be a concern and that is the weather. After brilliant sunrise and blue skies in the morning the clouds began moving in around 9 am. Whether they will bring showers like they did yesterday remains to be seen — but if the rains come — they could be the wild card that the Peugeots need in order to find their miracle in Le Mans.

At this point all either team can do is play the waiting game.