2016 Le Mans 24 Hours - 15th to 19th June 2016

[FoRiZon]

The good news from all of this is that now all top 3 LMP1 marques gets a podium: Porsche, Audi, and Toyota.

 

[G.T.Ace]

Now I'm not a race driver (I've always wanted to be, but I just like cake to much), the only racing I've done is go karts, which usually end up in me finishing in the middle of the pack (the cake weight issue). So I may not know as much about it as some of the other guys on here (mr. $1.2 trophy room guy for example)

However, to say that Porsche didn't deserve this win, in my opinion, is just plain stupid.
We are talking about a race that lasts 24 hours, and for most of these 24 hours the Toyota and the Porsche have been within 1 minute of each other. Suggesting that the cars were pretty evenly matched. Meaning it really came down to pit strategy and driver capabilities. So of course Porsche deserved to win just as much as Toyota. Porsche did just as good a job preparing/racing as Toyota did.

You can of course argue if it's "fair", that Toyota once again stumbles inches from the finish line, but only if it's fair in an emotionel way. Not if it's fair within the rules of racing, those rules are pretty clear.

Or course Porsche deserved this win, they did a hell of a job. So did Toyota, no more, no less.

Resorting to name calling and ridiculing each other because of this seems beneath this forum.

Oh and for the love of God, what does VAG stand for?

That's ALL I'm trying to say.

EDIT: And the whining against Ford is getting on my nerves. Ferrari could keep up the pace, Ford just built the better, faster car.

 

[Savolainen83]

Well, it's time for me to retire. Thanks to all of you who participated to this event and we'll see in the future hopefully. Bye.

 

[AnthonyD1993]

They've always been a disgrace to all kinds of motorsports when you think about it.

Oh tell me about it. They even seemed to stop giving a damn about NASCAR lately (barring Jeff Gordon), and that's about the only form of motorsport that then even make an effort to try to properly cover.

 

[Furinkazen]

 

[CarBastard]

That's ALL I'm trying to say.

Agreed-o.

Always a gentleman, Dr. Wolfgang Ulrich . I assume he'll have a great gesture towards Toyota too.

 

[saidaouita]

This comment is just sad

ooh waaaa, cry more. Welcome to competition. Fans cheer and dislike different teams.

Hope this helps.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

Can we have a third Toyota on the grid for next year?

 

[IforceV8]

The BoP is quite self explainatory. It's the ACO's fault rather than Ford but Ford willingly played against the spirit of the rules. Is it illegal? Nope. Is it lame? Yes. And it's no secret to anyone that the ACO, like any :censored:ing french organization, plays favourites all the time.

And the thing on the lights is the same story. The call from the race director and was absurd, it was sticking to the rule way beyond reason. There was just no sense in penalizing the Ferrari for that, it would've been following the rule for the rule's sake instead of for the sake of what the rule is supposed to give sense to. If you're gonna go all neo-Kant on me, then I won't waste my time with further replies.

I didnt quote you so...

My apologize, do I disturb the peace in your conspiracy party against Ford?

You mean Risi. Ford and Ferrari both gamed the system with the blessing of the ACO to promote the "Battle part 2". It would have been a fraud if they were assessed a penalty for that light. Thankfully the only thing that was a fraud was the BOP for both brands. Regardless the pictures have been taken and the trophies are in their hands so it's all good now.

 

[G.T.Ace]

This is still the best thing about this year's race. As a handicapped guy myself, this made me happy.

 

[wowbaggerBR]

Well, after 28 hours awake, it's time to go. My bed awaits and this F1 race is really making me sleepy.

People shouldn't get too salty about this. We are witnessing motorsport history at its finest, gentlemen.

 

[GTFan24]

Oh tell me about it. They even seemed to stop giving a damn about NASCAR lately (barring Jeff Gordon), and that's about the only form of motorsport that then even make an effort to try to properly cover.

Not to mention the Sprint Unlimited in Febuary where they went to ads with 10 to go and moved Supercross because of a dog show.

 

[AMPMROCKETFANN]

Edit: We need more manufacture variety in GTE

Time to call up McLaren for A P1 GTE I suppose. Also, perhaps Nissan should take another stab at Le Mans with a two-car, PD sponsored GTR GTE team.

Also, maybe its time for Larbre to get more support from GM

 

[catamount39]

Classy as usual, a nice congratulations to the hero of this year's grid. 👍

 

[Northstar]

This is still the best thing about this year's race. As a handicapped guy myself, this made me happy.

As a non handicapped guy he makes me feel lazy and slow.

 

[Leadfoot530]

This'll probably get lost in the waves of banter, but here are my thoughts:

• Even though I was pulling for Toyota, congratulations to Porsche. Toyota had the best chnce possible for them, and it just didn't work out. Hopefully next year.
• Still not happen with with GTE-Pro. We can only hope the ACO works on it more for next year. Still dislike Ford.
• Whoever had the leader light penlty and didn't serve it, you are my freaking hero! Giving the finger to the horrible officiating of the ACO this weekend! Two thumbs up from me.

All in all, I didn't like the outcomes, but it's still Le Mns, one of the greatest spectacles in racing. Still fun to watch it all unfold. Alredy waiting for the 2017 Rolex 24!

 

[saidaouita]

Now that is just the peak of unsportsmanship.

haha Toyota. Karma is a b*tch.

 

[CarBastard]

I didnt quote you so...

You misunderstand. I was backing your "Shut up" sentiment, not trying to argue with you .

This is still the best thing about this year's race. As a handicapped guy myself, this made me happy.

This. Finally the Garage 56 thingymabob has a happy ending and does something relevant for actual people outside motorsport geeks!

 

[G.T.Ace]

As a non handicapped guy he makes me feel lazy and slow.

Don't worry, I'm also feeling that too.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

So Toyota lost to Porsche afterall, well that's a shame.
Though, I'm glad to hear that Ford won the GTE class in the 24 hours of Le Mans. 👍

 

[SiriusR]

Whoever had the leader light penlty and didn't serve it, you are my freaking hero!

Giancarlo Fisichella.
👍

 

[CarBastard]

ooh waaaa, cry more. Welcome to competition. Fans cheer and dislike different teams.

Hope this helps.

haha Toyota. Karma is a b*tch.

Low quality bait. 4chan is across the street and has a car forum, you'll find yourself very much at home there with other :censoredosters.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Ummm. I heard many Porsche fans quits Porsche circle and supports Toyota after this.

Seems asinine.

 

[CinnamonOD]

Apparently Fox Sports thinks it's a better idea to show Argentinian motocross instead of Le Mans.

What happened at the end?

 

[CarBastard]

• Whoever had the leader light penlty and didn't serve it, you are my freaking hero! Giving the finger to the horrible officiating of the ACO this weekend! Two thumbs up from me.

My thoughts exactly! That's some A-grade civil desobedience right there!

 

[PzR Slim]

haha Toyota. Karma is a b*tch.

Let's hope so where you are concerned

 

[Northstar]

What happened at the end?

Toyota died on the last lap, tried to limp around and salvage 2nd but wasn't fast enough so it got DQ'd.

 

[GTFan24]

 

[TS050]

haha Toyota. Karma is a b*tch.

ooh waaaa, cry more. Welcome to competition. Fans cheer and dislike different teams.

Hope this helps.

Haha, literally the page before, people were told not to do this.


Reported.

 

[Skython]

My thoughts exactly! That's some A-grade civil desobedience right there!

Don't mean to bring in Nationality stereotypes, but it was always going to be an Italian to do something awesome like that.