86th Running Of The 24 Hours Of Le Mans, 16-17 June 2018

[jake2013guy]

What does the WEC rulebook say about blocking? A lot of weaving back and forth from #91.

Shouldn't allow that.

 

[Downhill Dino]

What does the WEC rulebook say about blocking? A lot of weaving back and forth from #91.

It's probably a single maneuver to block rule. The thing here is it might not be considered blocking since the Ford wasn't in position to pass, the Porsche was trying to break the draft that was being built.

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

Game on down mulsanne!

 

[SilkCutXJR]

Ideally they probably want #8 to cross the line first, but I doubt they'd order #7 to slow down if #8 is, say, a minute adrift. Also, Toyota seem to be running a very conservative strategy, and don't want the two cars racing door to door in case they take each other out. All the drivers probably have been briefed to keep overtakes as safe and clean as possible - no dive bombing etc.

Toyota Team manager was giving an interview and answered to that exact question: thats a decision we are looking to at the moment... awkwardly smiling... so the plan from the night isn’t fix it seems.

 

[Jezza819]

I just don't understand the directors of this race. An intense fight between 2 GTE Pro cars and you cut away to a highlight package?

 

[desmodan]

Pretty much the same as any racing rule book .
It says don't do it!

 

[Silent Drifter]

Lets cut away from the action and show the #8 in the pits

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

I just don't understand the directors of this race. An intense fight between 2 GTE Pro cars and you cut away to a highlight package?

Whoever this is, he/she should be dragged out onto the start/finish straight and flogged. Amateur hour stuff...

 

[Downhill Dino]

I just don't understand the directors of this race. An intense fight between 2 GTE Pro cars and you cut away to a highlight package?

I like how mad it's been driving the commentators all race. I bet there will be some back and forth post race. Hopefully it results in even better coverage next year. 👍

Whoever this is, he/she should be dragged out onto the start/finish straight and flogged. Amateur hour stuff...

I see you're not familiar with Fox Sports.

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

Keep the cameras at those cars now!!!

 

[Tired Tyres]

What does the WEC rulebook say about blocking? A lot of weaving back and forth from #91.

Not allowed. At all. One move and then you are not then allowed to switch back for corner entry.

 

[Silent Drifter]

Driving standards of #91 under investigation.

 

[Carbon_6]

 

[Cano]

Dude this is intennnnnnnnnse :0

 

[andrea]

Wow.

 

[MaddinICE]

Bourdais outside, pure madness!

 

[desmodan]

Thought bourdais was going to collect the l
Lmp2 car then

 

[TS050]

I’m going to miss the end of the race.

If Toyota win, can someone tag me?

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

I'M LOVING THIS!!!

 

[jake2013guy]

Keep the cameras at those cars now!!!

Motorsport. Where cameras on cars are overrated.

 

[Silent Drifter]

This is great!

 

[PzR Slim]

What a battle. Porsche taking the wee wee however.

 

[Michelin Man]

Awesome move by Bourdais to go round the outside at Indianapolis, but Makowiecki a bit naughty on getting it back.

 

[andrea]

Now this is pod racing.

 

[Downhill Dino]

Ready for the storm if the Porsche is relieved of any pending penalties.

 

[kjeldsen]

Porsche / Ford fight at 3:36:40 race time

 

[2clicks]

Come on Ford! After BMW and Corvette disappointed, you're our only hope in GTE!

 

[desmodan]

Pit battle

 

[Silent Drifter]

Porsche gained about 4 seconds in the pits

 

[Michelin Man]

Difference being though that the #68 had a driver change, Hand at the wheel of the #68 now.