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Endurance Racing Discussion Thread - WEC, ELMS etcSports Cars
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Track testing continues apace for the Peugeot 9X8; new images and footage have been released revealing that it will retain the show car's wingless rear concept.
Stellantis press release confirms a prospective two-car entry (#93 and #94) to debut sometime during the 2022 WEC. The exact debut remains subject to the 9X8's performances during this testing stage, so an appearance at the Sebring season-opener has been ruled out.
Stellantis press release confirms a prospective two-car entry (#93 and #94) to debut sometime during the 2022 WEC. The exact debut remains subject to the 9X8's performances during this testing stage, so an appearance at the Sebring season-opener has been ruled out.
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Porsche LMDh continues its testing regime; 'large-capacity twin-turbo V8' confirmed as the main powerplant.
Various sources including dailysportscar.com report that the unit is a production-derived engine and is also expected to be used in the sister Audi and Lamborghini projects.
Various sources including dailysportscar.com report that the unit is a production-derived engine and is also expected to be used in the sister Audi and Lamborghini projects.
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2023 can't arrive soon enough
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In the wake of the AMR22's unveiling Lawrence Stroll reveals to Autocar that Aston Martin has entered "discussions" for a potential new factory Le Mans programme in the near-future. Whether or not this will involve the revival/reboot of the Valkyrie Hypercar project remains to be seen.
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It seems G-Drive is the latest "victim" of the sanctions.
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I get the whole "don't bite the hand that feeds" thing, but surely it would be more beneficial in the long run to just bite their lip instead of trying to play the victim card while the people responsible for their funding are invading an innocent country.
Rusinov Refuses to Accept FIA’s “Discriminatory Conditions” – Sportscar365
Roman Rusinov speaks out on FIA's Russian driver mandate to race in
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I get the whole "don't bite the hand that feeds" thing, but surely it would be more beneficial in the long run to just bite their lip instead of trying to play the victim card while the people responsible for their funding are invading an innocent country.
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It seems G-Drive is the latest "victim" of the sanctions.
Rusinov Refuses to Accept FIA’s “Discriminatory Conditions” – Sportscar365
Roman Rusinov speaks out on FIA's Russian driver mandate to race in
I get the whole "don't bite the hand that feeds" thing, but surely it would be more beneficial in the long run to just bite their lip instead of trying to play the victim card while the people responsible for their funding are invading an innocent country.
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I had composed a detailed post about the fact we are merely fans and as such are not privy to much information and facts that are behind the scenes of the team. If I ask about the engine they are running I would be kicked out. We are not allowed to know too much about finer details. And we cannot say too much in case it isn't true.It seems G-Drive is the latest "victim" of the sanctions.
Rusinov Refuses to Accept FIA’s “Discriminatory Conditions” – Sportscar365
Roman Rusinov speaks out on FIA's Russian driver mandate to race in
I get the whole "don't bite the hand that feeds" thing, but surely it would be more beneficial in the long run to just bite their lip instead of trying to play the victim card while the people responsible for their funding are invading an innocent country.
But it took seconds to find out on Google that G Drive is a subsidiary company of state owned Russian gas company Gazprom from Sportscar365 which can get access to news from behind the scenes. If the European football governing body UEFA can do it the FIA can. The UEFA ended their alliance with the company as a title sponsor of the Champions League competition and the final has been moved from St. Petersburg at a stadium named after Gazprom to Paris. But like a lot of Russian athletes, as we see with the Olympics, G-Drive can compete yes, but stripped of their identity. They win a race they will not get to see the Russian flag fly. They will not hear the anthem. Nothing to link them to Russia.
But I would be all for suspending them. The LMP2 class is packed with very good teams like WRT and United Autosports.
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All lmp2 cars run Gibson v8 engines. lmp3 run nissan v8s i believe.
Lmp2 is the most competitive prototype class in racing. All spec chassis and engines. Its all about driver skill.
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https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/...-glickenhaus-hypercar-at-le-mans-for-5million
Glickenhaus plans to sell one of their cars to another privateer it seems.
Glickenhaus plans to sell one of their cars to another privateer it seems.
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I know. I am a huge fan of LMP2 😅
My post really was about the merits of neutralising a Russian driver or team over completely banning them.
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Penske shows livery for LMP2 car. I like it.
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Penske Logistics backing for Penske LMP2
Team Penske announced today that Penske Logistics will be the primary partner on the team’s new LMP2 entry in this season’s FIA World Endurance Championship, which opens March 18 with the 100…
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Fillon: Four Cars Needed for GTE-Pro Class in 2023 – Sportscar365
ACO President outlines requirements for GTE-Pro to continue next year for final season...
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At this point they should probably just call it and have a single GTE class for next year.
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I'd frankly be surprised if ANYONE (besides Corvette Racing because they are just weird) even would be willing to compete in GTE next year with both Porsche and Ferrari Committing to the top class (With even AF Corse themselves running it, not sure about Porsche and definitely not sure if Core Autosport would be tabbed for the effort). Looking at teams as things are right now:
- Dempsey-Proton Racing: If they wanted to, maybe they could be willing to do a Full season with 2 cars and an all-pro lineup with Porsche factory drivers (And of course bring Mcneil Money for that 3rd entry at Le Mans). Big Maybe though.
- AF Corse: Interesting to note that they actually have two cars in both GT classes so in theory, they could run two cars in two classes if they wanted. Big emphasis on "IF" because odds are, Ferrari will very likely want them to focus on the top class.
- Risi Competition: Don't see it happening as it seems like they won't commit to anything full season program full time even in the states (The GT3 class structure could change their minds, but that's another BIG maybe)
- Iron Lynxe: This is a team still relatively new to me so I really have no idea how or if they would want to step up.
- Northwest AMR: Unless Dalla Lana is willing to step out and make room for Aston's usual PRO's (Usually one of them being Darren Turner who I'm convinced at this point is immortal
), I don't see them up to the PRO category unless someone else is willing to chip in.
- D'Station Racing: I'm not sure how big a team they are, but I don't know if they would be willing to squeeze in a move to the Pro category without possibly giving up a full time campaign in Super GT which as usually been their bread & butter as far as I can remember.
Realistically, GTE PRO is looking to be a snooze fest should it somehow continue with the needed four entries because I don't see alot of possibility for there to even have the necessary amount of cars for it. Unless they combine the two together and just make am a subcategory, I think it would be best just to get it over with and switch to GT3 for 2023. The majority of cars in AMs can already be converted to GT3 anyhow (with only the Porsche teams having to switch to new cars) so those AM teams are already well equipped for a class switch should it happen (along with Corvette having a GT3 car now, moreso by force majore because again they are weird).
- Dempsey-Proton Racing: If they wanted to, maybe they could be willing to do a Full season with 2 cars and an all-pro lineup with Porsche factory drivers (And of course bring Mcneil Money for that 3rd entry at Le Mans). Big Maybe though.
- AF Corse: Interesting to note that they actually have two cars in both GT classes so in theory, they could run two cars in two classes if they wanted. Big emphasis on "IF" because odds are, Ferrari will very likely want them to focus on the top class.
- Risi Competition: Don't see it happening as it seems like they won't commit to anything full season program full time even in the states (The GT3 class structure could change their minds, but that's another BIG maybe)
- Iron Lynxe: This is a team still relatively new to me so I really have no idea how or if they would want to step up.
- Northwest AMR: Unless Dalla Lana is willing to step out and make room for Aston's usual PRO's (Usually one of them being Darren Turner who I'm convinced at this point is immortal
), I don't see them up to the PRO category unless someone else is willing to chip in.- D'Station Racing: I'm not sure how big a team they are, but I don't know if they would be willing to squeeze in a move to the Pro category without possibly giving up a full time campaign in Super GT which as usually been their bread & butter as far as I can remember.
Realistically, GTE PRO is looking to be a snooze fest should it somehow continue with the needed four entries because I don't see alot of possibility for there to even have the necessary amount of cars for it. Unless they combine the two together and just make am a subcategory, I think it would be best just to get it over with and switch to GT3 for 2023. The majority of cars in AMs can already be converted to GT3 anyhow (with only the Porsche teams having to switch to new cars) so those AM teams are already well equipped for a class switch should it happen (along with Corvette having a GT3 car now, moreso by force majore because again they are weird).
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The Sebring race is now on the FIA WEC YouTube page.
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More here including photos: https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/bykolles-vanwall-le-mans-hypercar-rolled-out/9539345/
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Spa 6 hours. Now with the third red flag. An LMP2 car is leading the "race" on pace as well. In the wet they are faster than the Hypercars......
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Full race now on the official WEC YouTube channel.
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Its pretty interesting to see Lamborghini getting more involved in motorsport then it ever was because it was against what the founder intended.
Times have changed. Lamborghini needs motorsport credibility more than ever.
Times have changed. Lamborghini needs motorsport credibility more than ever.
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Monza debut confirmed for the Peugeot 9X8; James Rossiter completes their six-driver, two-car entry.
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