82nd Running Of The Le Mans 24 Hours - 14/15 June 2014.

[MLDoom]

there is talk that the #92 porsche in GT-pro is having power issues.

 

[Ninners]

Lotterer is cruising. Avoiding the kerbs, short shifting, using higher gears. After all he does have a comfortable 3 lap lead.

 

[Falcon787B]

That Corvette is running 3seconds quicker than 1st and 2nd in class.

Oh really? (flicks tab to onboard stream)

 

[Falcon787B]

Also with the Audis 1-2 with 90 minutes to go...

 

[HKS racer]

Doesn't change the fact for me that it's still boring. Yes, the #2 car did really work to get back on P1, but to be honest without the Toyota retireing and Porsche #20 having problems since mid way with their hybrid system (not working) it was a lot of luck involved as well, Audi wouldn't be on P1 as of right now, and that would've been nice to have for a change.

I agree we need a change but it's Toyota and Porsche fault not only the Audi being lucky.

 

[Coiler]

Lotterer is cruising. Avoiding the kerbs, short shifting, using higher gears. After all he does have a comfortable 3 lap lead.

It's well deserved rest for Lotterer, he drove like mad.

 

[gtone339]

Okay. Toyota #8 now 3rd. Just two Audi screw ups away from the win.

Oh yes! Toyota Third!!

 

[Diehardracer]

Question here but why doesn't Toyota or Porsche for that matter run 3 cars, seems to be favoring Audi alot.

Also feel for Toyota, was their best chance of a win. With more entries entering LMP1, will only get tougher.

They were talking about that on Eurosport. But like in the BTCC with Honda Yuasa, yes they dominate, but they do have two race winning drivers in Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal. Audi have a stellar line-up like Lucas Di Grassi, Tom Kristensen, Benoit Treluyer and Marcel Fassler. Not so much a case of quantity over quality as quality over quantity. We all rant about the numerical advantage Audi have but look who they have. I think though if Toyota and Porsche do bring out a 3rd car next year and do well I think it will do more with who they have than the fact they built a third car.

 

[Falcon787B]

As much as it's kinda tiresome that it's gonna be yet another Audi 1-2, I still think this year has been the best Le Mans in years. For the first time in a long time LMP1 has been a legitimate battle, not just Audi running away with it, and all 3 manufacturers have led and had mechanical issues. It's been a brilliant race if you think about it, and to only be decided with just over 90 minutes to go is pretty intense, considering most of the time the race is sown up by Audi by 3/4 distance at the very latest.

 

[Omnis]

Toyota not only considering three cars for 2015, they also plan to up the electric power to 8 megajoule.

Bring two wiring looms.

 

[MLDoom]

Porsche #14 is struggling as 4th gear is not working

 

[Falcon787B]

They were talking about that on Eurosport. But like in the BTCC with Honda Yuasa, yes they dominate, but they do have two race winning drivers in Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal. Audi have a stellar line-up like Lucas Di Grassi, Tom Kristensen, Benoit Treluyer and Marcel Fassler. Not so much a case of quantity over quality as quality over quantity. We all rant about the numerical advantage Audi have but look who they have. I think though if Toyota and Porsche do bring out a 3rd car next year and do well I think it will do more with who they have than the fact they built a third car.

Also much like Honda Yuasa, having a huge manufacturer budget and years of experience in this racing discipline helps a lot. That's the toughest part, Audi have basically been here for so long that teams joining now have to stick around for many years just to keep up.

 

[Diehardracer]

Oh yes! Toyota Third!!

Not bad at all.

 

[Falcon787B]

Gap down to 16s between P2 and P3 in GTE-Pro. Come on Corvette!

...oops, shouldn't have said that...

 

[MLDoom]

Corvette #97 is only 14 seconds behind the Porsche... looks like Corvette can take second place!

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

That Corvette is running 3seconds quicker than 1st and 2nd in class.

They've been doing that for some time now, I think Vette is hoping for a reliability issue on the Ferrari which has happened plenty of times before in the 24h races.

 

[Savolainen83]

Another Porsche proto into the pits.

 

[MHPALA]

Bring two wiring looms.

0 gauge wire?

 

[Coiler]

Porsche like Peugot DNF just at the end?

 

[lGNAl]

Whats the difference between the F458 and the 458 ? They're in the same category.

 

[Ninners]

Rebellion have a chance of getting 4th here.

 

[Luminis]

I honestly don't mind Audi winning. Would've loved to see Porsche take it, but that was just unrealistic.

But damn, I'm still holding onto hope that the 'Vette can pull it off!

 

[Furinkazen]

Whats the difference between the F458 and the 458 ? They're in the same category.

Same car, perhaps just different upgrade package.

 

[sems4arsenal]

They were talking about that on Eurosport. But like in the BTCC with Honda Yuasa, yes they dominate, but they do have two race winning drivers in Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal. Audi have a stellar line-up like Lucas Di Grassi, Tom Kristensen, Benoit Treluyer and Marcel Fassler. Not so much a case of quantity over quality as quality over quantity. We all rant about the numerical advantage Audi have but look who they have. I think though if Toyota and Porsche do bring out a 3rd car next year and do well I think it will do more with who they have than the fact they built a third car.

They may have the drivers, but I feel for outright pace the Toyota is the better car (not that unreliable too), had the number 8 avoided the crash it would have been fighting for the lead now, a third car certainly improves your chances by a significant bit. So is it a cost issue or do they not have a third driver line up?

 

[20832]

Whats the difference between the F458 and the 458 ? They're in the same category.

The F458 has an F before the 458

 

[Bo]

Rebellion have a chance of getting 4th here.

If an Audi bins it (anything can happen), podium!

 

[MLDoom]

Those on-boards of the #51 Ferrari for the leading GT Pro car are freaking AWESOME. It definitely looks like a fighter jet!

 

[Ninners]

Or a Toyota.

 

[Falcon787B]

Man that Ligier is so sexy.

 

[MLDoom]

Corvette is stalking its prey! Porsche for lunch