2019 Le Mans 24 Hours: Preview, Live Streams, Schedules and Discussion

[BadFlounder]

Still, why isn't it on a major network/cable channel instead of something I've barely heard of?

This is an easy one. Because the viewership ratings for these races aren't very high in U.S. People, in general, just don't care as much for the big racing events and especially ones outside of the U.S. It annoys me too, but that is just how it is here. Look, I'm with you guys. I'll be watching a ton of the coverage because I love everything racing, but the reality is the WEC just doesn't draw big numbers here. That's why it doesn't air on one of the big 4 networks or even the higher profile cable channels (ESPN, etc). Keep in mind they would have to wipe nearly 24 hours of weekend primetime coverage off the slate to air most of the race. No chance of that happening on a major network.

 

[VulcanSpirit]

#98 Aston stopped at Mulsanne - temporary double yellows.​

 

[2clicks]

That's the old Aston chassis done and dusted, right?

 

[Carbon_6]

Another great helicopter shot down the Mulsanne Straight.

Night time at Le Mans is well and truly here. 👍

 

[Michelin Man]

#98 has had a tough LM24 so far to say the least, problems keep cropping up.

Meanwhile, Tinknell in #67 is now back on the tail of the #51 Ferrari, #63 not far behind too I think, all for 2nd. The night shift is certainly under way 👍

 

[Organ-Donor]

That's the old Aston chassis done and dusted, right?

Yes

 

[2clicks]

Yes

Oh no, now going forward we have to deal with this bile-coloured monstrosity with no bottom lip. It's a beautiful looking car that's being unfairly given the shaft due to BoP, but the livery was clearly an afterthought.

Edit: So as @Scuderia Paul pointed out, there's still a chance that TF Sport can give the old chassis a good send-off. But my point about the new one still stands.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

That's the old Aston chassis done and dusted, right?

Yes

No, the TF Sport Aston is running 4th in GTE Am.

 

[MSZ]

More helicopter shots. Thank God for the stream this year.

 

[Organ-Donor]

No, the TF Sport Aston is running 4th in GTE Am.

It was a dark shot and I was walking away from the TV, my mistake

 

[Carbon_6]

That #36 Signatech Alpine looks really good under lights (don’t they all?), and in general. 👍

8 hours down, we’ve reached one third distance.

 

[2clicks]

Those blue LEDs on the No.67 Ford look incredibly cool in the dark.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Those blue LEDs on the No.67 Ford look incredibly cool in the dark.

I really like the orange lights on the #69 Ford.

 

[2clicks]

Delete, kind of irrelevant.

 

[Morgoth_666]

Uh oh, Bykolles is in the pits and 36 laps down now. Last I saw they were running and ahead of the GTE Ams, now behind them all. The battle for 75% starting to look grim.

 

[2clicks]

Uh oh, Bykolles is in the pits and 36 laps down now. Last I saw they were running and ahead of the GTE Ams, now behind them all. The battle for 75% starting to look grim.

@Savolainen83 is probably grinning from ear-to-ear right now.

 

[Savolainen83]

@Savolainen83 is probably grinning from ear-to-ear right now.

only to your comment.

 

[Carbon_6]

Eurosport guys are getting a bit fanatical over a small smoke trail from the #7 Toyota.

It’s hard to determine exactly what it is and where it’s coming from, but it can be seen with the lights from #8.

 

[kjeldsen]

*EDIT*

 

[Scuderia Paul]

Eurosport guys are getting a bit fanatical over a small smoke trail from the #7 Toyota.

It’s hard to determine exactly what it is and where it’s coming from, but it can be seen with the lights from #8.

It's just dirt which looks worse because it's being illuminated by the lights of the #8.

 

[2clicks]

Eurosport guys are getting a bit fanatical over a small smoke trail from the #7 Toyota.

It’s hard to determine exactly what it is and where it’s coming from, but it can be seen with the lights from #8.

At this point they can request a pit stop just to investigate.

 

[DesertPenguin]

I love the Eurosport guys doing impersonations of the race director. His voice really is unique

 

[Carbon_6]

I love the Eurosport guys doing impersonations of the race director. His voice really is unique

“No toppings.”

 

[Panoz]

The stewards decides to give even more punishment to a already abused Corvette.

 

[Savolainen83]

"You got to speculate to accumulate"

Have they played Series A Funding finale?

Was that #66 Ford having a moment?

 

[Organ-Donor]

The 58 year old amateur racer found himself in over his head and decided to call it a day. Without the 3rd driver the other 2 couldnt race.

I think it what a wise decision and it does make you wonder how he got threaded the needle to begin with. But respect for pulling the plug.

Here is the 88 car doing a nice spin as well..

You talking about Hoshino? He was all over the place. So he really called it quits so the #88 is finished?

 

[Carbon_6]

#66 Ford goes for a spin.

Pla getting in a bit too hot for his own good trying to get past Müller in the #94 Porsche.

 

[DesertPenguin]

The stewards decides to give even more punishment to a already abused Corvette.

Right, because they aren't spending enough money fixing the car so just throw another $7000 in the garbage for no reason.... And people wonder why racing series don't have financial support...

 

[PzR Slim]

Taking a break to watch Fatboy Slim smash it at Isle of White Festival. Sky Arts now, absolutely mega!

 

[Organ-Donor]

#66 Ford goes for a spin.

And still lucky enough for a perfect 360 and back on like nothing happened . Sorry I'm even more hateful towards Ford than usual after the 64 retired.