1000 kms de SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS

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This one's shaping quite nicely, with a provisional entry list of 60 cars, including:

18 LMP1
12 LMP2
14 LM GTE Pro
11 LM GTE Am
5 FLM

But most of all, the 1000 kms of Spa 2011 will be the inaugural race of the R18 TDI, and the first true race of the Aston Martin AMR-One, after what was basically a shakedown of the car at Le Castellet/Paul Ricard


Noted (and sorely missed) absence. The Highcroft car, second placed at Sebring and, as the AMR-One, a open LMP1 apparently capable of keeping up with the closed Peugeots and Audis.


The GT field also looks promising. all major players are there, and in this class also we will see the race debut of a new contender: the Lotus Evora.


Just as a reminder, last year Peugeot won and took also 2nd place, leaving to Audi the last place on the podium. LMP2 was won by the portuguese Quifel ASM Team. In GT2, the Team Felbermayr-Proton Porsche won, in front of the two AF Corse Ferraris (in 4th place a BMW, but as we know from Sebring, BMW is now a winning car).


2010 was a very eventful race, lots of mistakes from the top men, as you can see here:



LOTTERER - AUDI #8
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MONTAGNY - PEUGEOT #2
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OLIVIER PANIS - ORECA PEUGEOT
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And a full review (in 6 parts) starts with this clip here, for anyone interested

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NOSTALGIA MOMENT: the 1970 Edition, when Porsche battled Ferrari :)

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What a terrible poster/flyer/whatever, probably the worst motorsports poster I've ever seen!
 
Awe..., I like Spa. I'd like to see that. It's just a shame that the Speed network has to fill so much of their schedule with non-racing instead of showing stuff like this or some of the dozens of other motorsports of the world.
 
Hopefully Aston Martin will get their act together .

To bad that it seems to be broadcasted on EuroSport this year, most likely they will just show little parts of the race live.
 
The BMW could well be a victor here. The car have shown its ability in Sebring and Long Beach so far... Their cars are not just fast, they also now have the reliability.

What's unfortunate is the TV broadcast. I might be watching it through Eurosport International and if they're showing the race only for the first and last 1 hour like last year then it'd be a shame...
 
F1KimiFreak
To bad that it seems to be broadcasted on EuroSport this year, most likely they will just show little parts of the race live.
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I'm not sure. They showed every minute of Le Mans, however they showed just 1hour of Daytona 24. I hope that they go all-out for this one. Otherwise I'll have to scour through the internet.:(
 
Mai=May.:lol: sorry for being that annoying guy, but I couldn't help myself.

Are the LMPs able to go flat out through Eau Rouge I wonder?
 
Aston Martin has decided to sit out of the Spa race and to focus on the car development-testing programme. Probably wise, after all the problems they had at Le Mans (Test Day).

Still ... a pity. However, can't wait to see if the R18 adds consistency to speed! And if it does, oh boy, the Lion cars will go to Le Mans licking their wounds and very, very low on confidence!


Source (for the AMR news): http://www.planetlemans.com/2011/04/28/aston-martin-racing-to-sit-out-spa/
 
Ok, even if this was only the first free practise session ... I'm getting worried with Audi's dominance. Not that I am a Peugeot fan, far from it, but it really seems the R18 has all it takes to make a 1-2-3 at Le Mans next month.

Here's first practise times. The 3rd Audi had a problem in its flying lap and that's the only reason why they didn't get a 1-2-3 this time.


In LMP2 Strakka's HPD got 1st, in LM GT Pro it's a 458 Italia dominance so far, in LM GT Am we have two F430 followed by a Vette.





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1 3 Audi Sport North America D. Capello / T. Kristensen / A. McNish Audi R18 TDI LM P1 M 2:03.844 7 18 - - 203.6
2 1 Audi Sport Team Joest T. Bernhard / R. Dumas / M. Rockenfeller Audi R18 TDI LM P1 M 2:04.054 8 16 +0.210 +0.210 203.3
3 9 Peugeot Sport Total P. Lamy / S. Bourdais / S. Pagenaud Peugeot 908 LM P1 M 2:04.217 6 17 +0.373 +0.163 203.0
4 2 Audi Sport Team Joest M. Fassler / A. Lotterer / B. Treluyer Audi R18 TDI LM P1 M 2:05.329 7 11 +1.485 +1.112 201.2
5 8 Peugeot Sport Total F. Montagny / S. Sarrazin / N. Minassian Peugeot 908 LM P1 M 2:05.392 4 14 +1.548 +0.063 201.1
6 7 Peugeot Sport Total M. Gene / A. Wurz / A. Davidson Peugeot 908 LM P1 M 2:05.925 3 14 +2.081 +0.533 200.2
7 10 Team Oreca Matmut N. Lapierre / L. Duval / O. Panis Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP LM P1 M 2:07.205 17 18 +3.361 +1.280 198.2
8 12 Rebellion Racing N. Prost / N. Jani Lola B10/60 Coupe - Toyota LM P1 M 2:08.833 6 17 +4.989 +1.628 195.7
9 13 Rebellion Racing A. Belicchi / J. Boullion Lola B10/60 Coupe - Toyota LM P1 M 2:09.011 5 16 +5.167 +0.178 195.4
10 20 Quifel - ASM Team M. Amaral / O. Pla Zytek 09SC LM P1 D 2:09.901 9 17 +6.057 +0.890 194.1
11 15 Oak Racing M. Lahaye / G. Moreau / P. Ragues Oak Pescarolo - Judd LM P1 D 2:10.275 7 16 +6.431 +0.374 193.5
12 42 Strakka Racing N. Leventis / D. Watts / J. Kane HPD ARX -01d LM P2 M 2:11.332 7 16 +7.488 +1.057 192.0
13 23 MIK Corse M. Cortes / F. Geri / G. Piccini Zytek 09 Hybrid LM P1 M 2:11.417 11 11 +7.573 +0.085 191.9
14 26 Signatech Nissan F. Mailleux / L. Ordoñez / S. Ayari Oreca 03 - Nissan LM P2 D 2:12.118 3 16 +8.274 +0.701 190.8
15 39 Pecom Racing L. Perez-Companc / M. Russo / P. Kaffer Lola B11/40 - Judd LM P2 M 2:13.444 7 14 +9.600 +1.326 188.9
16 36 RML T. Erdos / M. Newton / B. Collins HPD ARX -01d LM P2 M 2:13.576 13 14 +9.732 +0.132 188.8
17 45 Boutsen Energy Racing D. Kraihamer / N. De Crem Oreca 03 - Nissan LM P2 D 2:13.893 8 13 +10.049 +0.317 188.3
18 46 TDS Racing M. Beche / P. Thiriet / J. Firth Oreca 03 - Nissan LM P2 M 2:14.442 8 17 +10.598 +0.549 187.5
19 16 Pescarolo Team E. Collard / C. Tinseau / J. Jousse Pescarolo - Judd LM P1 M 2:14.713 4 9 +10.869 +0.271 187.2
20 41 Greaves Motorsport K. Ojjeh / G. Chalandon / T. Kimnber-Smith Zytek Z11SN - Nissan LM P2 D 2:15.020 9 16 +11.176 +0.307 186.7
21 91 Hope Racing L. Moro / S. Zhang / N. Marroc Formula Le Mans - Oreca - 09 FLM M 2:15.210 6 18 +11.366 +0.190 186.5
22 35 Oak Racing A. Barlesi / F. Da Rocha / P. Lafargue Oak Pescarolo - Judd LM P2 D 2:15.219 10 17 +11.375 +0.009 186.5
23 92 Neil Garner Motorsport J. Hartshorne / S. Keating / P. Keen Formula Le Mans - Oreca - 09 FLM M 2:15.265 7 12 +11.421 +0.046 186.4
24 43 RLR Msport B. Gates / R. Garofall / S. Phillips MG Lola EX265 - Judd LM P2 D 2:15.792 9 18 +11.948 +0.527 185.7
25 93 Genoa Racing E. Julian / C. Zugel / J. Petersen Formula Le Mans - Oreca - 09 FLM M 2:17.711 8 15 +13.867 +1.919 183.1
26 44 Extreme Limite AM Paris F. Rosier / J. Luco / M. Basso Norma M200P - Judd LM P2 D 2:18.806 3 8 +14.962 +1.095 181.7
27 99 JMB Racing M. Rodrigues / J. Menahem / O. Lombard Formula Le Mans - Oreca - 09 FLM M 2:19.628 14 16 +15.784 +0.822 180.6
28 33 Level 5 Motorsports S. Tucker / C. Bouchut / J. Barbosa Lola Coupe - HPD LM P2 M 2:20.669 8 8 +16.825 +1.041 179.2
29 51 AF Corse G. Fisichella / G. Bruni Ferrari F458 Italia LM GTE Pro M 2:20.911 11 14 +17.067 +0.242 178.9
30 71 AF Corse J. Melo / T. Vilander Ferrari F458 Italia LM GTE Pro M 2:21.077 5 15 +17.233 +0.166 178.7
31 66 JMW Motorsport R. Bell / J. Walker Ferrari F458 Italia LM GTE Pro D 2:21.718 5 12 +17.874 +0.641 177.9
32 77 Team Felbermayr-Proton M. Lieb / R. Lietz Porsche 911 RSR (997) LM GTE Pro M 2:22.049 9 13 +18.205 +0.331 177.5
33 56 BMW Motorsport A. Priaulx / U. Alzen BMW M3 LM GTE Pro D 2:22.078 8 16 +18.234 +0.029 177.5
34 58 Luxury Racing A. Beltoise / F. Jakubowski / J. Deletraz Ferrari F458 Italia LM GTE Pro M 2:22.569 6 14 +18.725 +0.491 176.9
35 59 Luxury Racing S. Ortelli / F. Makowiecki Ferrari F458 Italia LM GTE Pro M 2:22.596 9 12 +18.752 +0.027 176.8
36 89 Hankook Team Farnbacher D. Farnbacher / A. Simonsen Ferrari F458 Italia LM GTE Pro H 2:22.905 11 14 +19.061 +0.309 176.4
37 95 Pegasus Racing M. Schultis / P. Simon / J. Schell Formula Le Mans - Oreca - 09 FLM M 2:23.243 4 15 +19.399 +0.338 176.0
38 82 CRS Racing K. Hummel / A. Christodoulou / P. Quaife Ferrari F430 LM GTE Am M 2:23.612 10 14 +19.768 +0.369 175.6
39 55 BMW Motorsport A. Farfus / J. Muller BMW M3 LM GTE Pro D 2:23.679 7 14 +19.835 +0.067 175.5
40 75 Prospeed Competition M. Goosens / M. Holzer Porsche 911 RSR (997) LM GTE Pro M 2:23.723 14 15 +19.879 +0.044 175.4
41 72 AF Corse R. Kauffman / R. Aguas Ferrari F430 LM GTE Am M 2:23.726 8 15 +19.882 +0.003 175.4
42 76 IMSA Performance Matmut P. Pilet / W. Henzler Porsche 911 RSR (997) LM GTE Pro M 2:23.986 9 16 +20.142 +0.260 175.1
43 50 Larbre Competition P. Bornhauser / J. Canal / G. Gardel Corvette C6-ZR1 LM GTE Am M 2:24.117 6 12 +20.273 +0.131 175.0
44 67 IMSA Performance Matmut N. Armindo / R. Narac Porsche 911 RSR (997) LM GTE Am M 2:24.133 6 17 +20.289 +0.016 174.9
45 61 AF Corse P. Perazzini / M. Cioci / S. Lemeret Ferrari F430 LM GTE Am M 2:24.973 4 14 +21.129 +0.840 173.9
46 70 Kessel Racing M. Broniszewski / P. Peter Ferrari F430 LM GTE Am D 2:25.280 15 17 +21.436 +0.307 173.6
47 79 Jota S. Dolan / S. Hancock Aston Martin Vantage LM GTE Pro D 2:25.616 3 15 +21.772 +0.336 173.2
48 60 Gulf AMR Middle East F. Giroix / R. Goethe / M. Wainwright Aston Martin Vantage LM GTE Am D 2:25.783 3 15 +21.939 +0.167 173.0
49 62 CRS Racing P. Ehret / S. Lynn / R. Wills Ferrari F430 LM GTE Am M 2:26.505 15 15 +22.661 +0.722 172.1
50 63 Proton Competition C. Ried / N. Hommerson Porsche 911 RSR (997) LM GTE Am M 2:26.579 6 15 +22.735 +0.074 172.0
51 88 Team Felbermayr-Proton H. Felbermayr Jr / B. Miller Porsche 911 RSR (997) LM GTE Am M 2:26.981 5 15 +23.137 +0.402 171.5
52 57 Krohn Racing T. Krohn / N. Jonsson Ferrari F430 LM GTE Am D 2:27.882 6 13 +24.038 +0.901 170.5
53 65 Lotus Jetalliance J. Hirschi / J. Rossiter / J. Mowlem Lotus Evora LM GTE Pro M 2:29.590 5 11 +25.746 +1.708 168.6
54 64 Lotus Jetalliance M. Rich / O. Slingerland Lotus Evora LM GTE Pro M 2:37.486 6 7 +33.642 +7.896 160.1
55 40 Race Performance M. Frey / R. Meichtry / M. Rostan Oreca 03 - Judd LM P2 D 2


Fastest Lap Lap 7 Dindo Capello 2:03.844 203.6 Kph

Track Status: DRY
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Free Practise 2 session halted (red flagged) due to:

planetlemans twitter feed
Other car is RML HPD ARX-01d, heavy damage there.
2 minutes ago


Another red flag. Peugeot 9 off in massive shunt.
3 minutes ago
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Peugeot #9 was being driven by Pedro Lamy ... was the fastest Peugeot so far. Hope everything is alright ... :nervous:



Just in, from Peugeot Sport's twitter feed:

peugeotsport Peugeot Sport
Red Flag. Session will not restart. Collision between Pedro Lamy and two others car. Pedro is OK.
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:cheers:


PS - FP2 ended with a cleansweep by Audi in LMP1 (1-2-3) and by Ferrari in GTE Pro (1-2-3). Imsa Matmut Porsche made p1 in GTE Am, followed by two F430s. In LMP2, P1 goes to Greaves Motorsports' Zytek, P2 for a HPD car and P3 for a Oreca Nissan.
 
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Well, seems I'm heading for triple-posting now but this is relevant enough for a new post.


Short review of quali:

Audi makes 1-2-3 👍 👍 👍

Peugeot makes ... 13 👎 -18 :sick: -50 :crazy:


Considering how traffic and overtaking (and crashes) will be relevant for the outcome of this race, I think starting at the back will be a HUGE disadvantage (sorry my mistake. Ediited now :dunce: ). When the Peugeots get (eventually) rid of traffic I bet the Audis will be long gone already.

You can check what several drivers think about the importance of traffic at Spa, here: http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/91180
 
Wow looking at the official results Audi have a huge advantage.
1. LMP1 Bernhard/Dumas/Rockenfeller Audi R18 TDI 2m01.502s
49. GTE A Krohn/Jonsson Krohn Ferrari 2m28.677s
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That means that Montagny, Sarrazin and Minnasian have to be held up by cars over 25 seconds slower then them. Bad tactics by them for putting them out late. Ordonez's team, signatech are starting 12th and third in class. 👍
 
Wurz is on a mission! And so is McNish! Great racing so far, and the Peugeots seem to have found the speed they were lacking (or Audi is taking it easy ? )
 
Hmmm Peugeot seems very competitive...:)

Great battle so far.👍
 
"My goodness me!"

God bless John Hindhaugh!

The Peugeots and Audis are closer than I expected them to be. These 6 hours are going to be epic!
 

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