80th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours - 16–17 June 2012

[Aloha62_2]

No it wasn't

Ferrari was taking the racing line its up to the driver of the car behind to make sure they can get passed cleanly even if they are being lapped,toybota wasn't flashing his lights.

At least now davidson knows what happens when the car behind tries to pass him and "doesn't" see them

Davidson was slightly ahead (his rear quarter was hit) and had the inside line, 1000000% ferraris fault.

 

[Demon Drone]

This is exactly why Rockenfeller was so vocal in the drivers meeting. The FIA needs to listen to drivers more about this stuff.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

What are blue flags for then? GTs have to move out of the way everytime. And this man not only didn't moved out of the way but got in the Toyota's way.

Wrong Wrong Wrong

blue flags are to tell you faster car approaching not to get out of the way,its up to the faster car behind to find a way passed.

 

[Scalage]

So Audi's are on the lead now

No the other Toyota is in the lead

 

[GrEn]

Ferrari's emblem is a horse... And a horse only knows about going forward without looking side to side. The same thing applies to the Ferrari drivers. This lessens Toyota's chances for glory...

 

[tomhart9]

The rules are that it is the role of the faster car to make the pass safely. But you'd think the ferrari saw him. The Toyota was even halfway past!

Not at that speed, he wouldn't have time to react

 

[hornet_burnout]

Someone agreeing with you does not make you right.

Passing on the inside of a corner is correct behavior regardless of what you think.

True, my friend, and being hit in the rear wheel just shows the Ferrari driver either as no mirrors or was day dreaming. It's not even night, like last year, for Gods sake...

 

[Jahgee]

Holy ****, a Le Mans with a chance of clear skies, blasphemy

 

[aldriss]

just got up what happend to the dome had high hopes for it

 

[LancerEvo7]

Big honkin' holes and big honkin' fins don't work.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Davidson was slightly ahead (his rear quarter was hit) and had the inside line, 1000000% ferraris fault.

Read up on what speed difference is then post again

 

[Tired Tyres]

Wrong Wrong Wrong

blue flags are to tell you faster car approaching not to get out of the way,its up to the faster car behind to find a way passed.

Truth. Blue flags only mean let the other guy pass in F1 and DTM.

 

[Downhill Dino]

Okay, now I see it was a Toyota that had been hit, going off of what you guys are saying. Was it the leading TS030? I'm not listening to any commentators so I don't know.

Also looks like the front is finally on the Audi and they're pulling it out now. 👍

 

[TankAss95]

And that is why the Toyota should be the more wise one. Amateurs on the track.

Read above.

Rubbish. :town:

There has been overtaking at the Mulsanne chicanes throughout the whole race.

 

[Aloha62_2]

Wrong Wrong Wrong

blue flags are to tell you faster car approaching not to get out of the way,its up to the faster car behind to find a way passed.

What will irritate toyota the most was that davidson was already ahead at that point, all the flags and flashing lights in the world wont help when you get hit like that.

Read up on what speed difference is then post again

So the driver in the faster car, who was already ahead and had the racing line was at fault? hmmm, welcome to planet crazy.

 

[Savolainen83]

No the other Toyota is in the lead

The pace cars are Audi's if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Müle]

Scrap GTE-Am and bring in GT3 cars with better drivers.

Davidson on a stretcher...

 

[Scalage]

Even Lizz Haliday who is a pro racing driver said she'd make the pass.

 

[Dennisch]

Someone agreeing with you does not make you right.

Passing on the inside of a corner is correct behavior regardless of what you think.

I meant my own comment above your quote. The LMP's need to keep in mind that there are amateurs on the track. Silly, I know, and in my mind amateurs should be banned from Le Mans, to stop this kind of accidents.

 

[monoha]

Anyone knows what the after play was for the team and driver of the Ferrari-Serious-Incident-v2011?

 

[MedigoFlame]

Anyone know the status of Davidson? From some streams, it sounds like he's still inside the car.

 

[Ardius]

Wrong Wrong Wrong

blue flags are to tell you faster car approaching not to get out of the way,its up to the faster car behind to find a way passed.

To a point though and this is that point. The slower car also has a responsibility.

 

[LancerEvo7]

#3 Audi back out.

 

[Scalage]

Audi #3 back on track

 

[CarBastard]

Truth. Blue flags only mean let the other guy pass in F1 and DTM.

Wrong Wrong Wrong

blue flags are to tell you faster car approaching not to get out of the way,its up to the faster car behind to find a way passed.

I stand corrected then, I thought they worked in the way Tired Tyres just pointed out .

Audi #3 out from the garage, looking like a new car.

 

[Pilitev]

That was not 10 minutes

 

[uMadson?]

#3 Audi out of the pits.

 

[TypeRDC5]

No it wasn't

Ferrari was taking the racing line its up to the driver of the car behind to make sure they can get passed cleanly even if they are being lapped,toybota wasn't flashing his lights.

At least now davidson knows what happens when the car behind tries to pass him and "doesn't" see them

Those are the rules and davidson could have waited until the long straight just after that corner to pass.

I'm not saying the ferrari isn't to blame but these things happen year after year its part of sportscar racing!

I see #3 is back out good work by the Audi team.

 

[Techy]

Okay, now I see it was a Toyota that had been hit, going off of what you guys are saying. Was it the leading TS030? I'm not listening to any commentators so I don't know.

Also looks like the front is finally on the Audi and they're pulling it out now. 👍

I think the #8 was involved, not sure about which Ferrari.

EDIT: Live news feed says the #81 Ferrari.

 

[Müle]

Anyone know the status of Davidson? From some streams, it sounds like he's still inside the car.

Speed said he was on a stretcher