It is us the FANS who are the winners.
Can't argue with that. But the fact that Audi can run an extra car always gives them strength in depth the other teams lack. The LM steamroller factory teams have always dealt in numbers - Ford in the '60s, Porsche in 1970/1 etc etc so that when the accidents happen they still have another card in their deck.
Toyota would be popular with many. Porsche might seem a bit ominous for the future. But Audi will take some beating in a fair fight.
I note the latest weather forecast here suggests some rain both days, so bring yer wellies.....