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This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:
This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on November 30th, 2020 in the FIA WEC category.
Audi Preparing to Return to 24 Hours of Le Mans With New LMDh Entry
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One of the quotes specifically mentions Daytona 24h: http://www.dailysportscar.com/2020/...replace-formula-e-and-dtm-for-audi-sport.html
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I wonder what they'll call it. They can't use R19 through R35 so I'm curious if they'll stick to R18 or just "e-tron LMDh" or something like that.
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From the IMSA thread:
Putting on my tinfoil hat: long time Audi team Phoenix Motorsport goes into LMP2 as they want to be in LMDh and the boss their said that he thinks factory support will be crucial. I wouldn’t be surprised if they would be one of the main Audi LMDh teams later.
Putting on my tinfoil hat: long time Audi team Phoenix Motorsport goes into LMP2 as they want to be in LMDh and the boss their said that he thinks factory support will be crucial. I wouldn’t be surprised if they would be one of the main Audi LMDh teams later.
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I don't see why not. Trademarking doesn't seem to be an issue if that's what you were thinking?
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This is exciting!
It's such a waste of money ...
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Why Porsche need this LMDh, it sits nicely in GT, and shows interest only in Electrical machinery. It will be not rational to spend so much money on technology only to play a ball with Audi and Toyota for title. Nowadays LeMans not worth it.
If only it will be full electric prototypes, then I would expect Porsche to come.
If only it will be full electric prototypes, then I would expect Porsche to come.
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Well... put it this way. When Aston Martin pulled out of Hypercars, it cited the inclusion of LMDh as a reason - although it was also experiencing serious financial issues, which the ACO strongly hinted at being the real reason in a quite terse response.
https://www.gtplanet.net/aston-martin-puts-the-brakes-on-the-valkyrie-race-car-project/
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Thanks for that link, I seemed to have missed this information.
Seems bizarre to gave 2 different regs fighting for top honours in Le mans :/
I loved the look and era of the prototypes so I am glad they are sticking around but the push to the hyper class seems dumb if manufacturers can still enter prototypes which are on par performance wise!
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Yes, they are supposedly equivalent categories. LMDh is LMP2-based with four spec chassis (Dallara, Oreca, Ligier, Multimatic), a spec gearbox (Xtrac), hybrid battery (Williams) and motor (Bosch), manufacturer body and combustion engine. They are balanced with BOP to match Le Mans Hypercars...
... in theory.
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Very fitting article from DSC: http://www.dailysportscar.com/2020/12/02/endurance-racing-101-part-one-what-is-lmdh.html
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Although i am a Formula E fan and find it kinda sad that Audi is leaving(pls do not kill me for my opinion)i´m really excited for Audi´s return. 6 years (from 2023) without a german win are enough, Komm schon Audi. And hopefully Porsche joins them to show them all who´s boss.
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