gearbox issues on the R8?

[paulqv]

One of my mates just took delivery of his new R8 on sat after a 1.5 year wait and a lot of soul searching. He drove 200 miles before the gearbox packed in! He isn't terribly happy! Are there any issues with the gearboxes on these cars?
Apparently it wil take two weeks to get it back to him.
Any knowlege if there is an issue would be appreciated
Paul

[paulqv]

non manual box
V unlucky as had only gone 200 miles!
Will post what the fault was in due course