(GTOR) | [FGT] Formula GT Championship - IMMORTALPILOT and Ferrari Win the Inaugral Season!Finished

[Mikey24]

Formula GT Championship
Round 03 // Spanish Grand Prix​

Another tough race with all those walls jumping on the cars whenever the drivers don't pay attention !

Probably due to the hot weather compared to the 2 previous rounds, reliability was terrible this week. The race started with one of the largest grid to date (9) and yet finished with one of the smallest field (5).

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WARNING THE SOUND MAY BE LOUD !

Spoiler: Madrid Highlights

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The Puerta de Alcalá section, one of the circuit's features.
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Ninja's engine (Renault) went up in smoke bringing out the Safety Car. ("Bloody engine" he said on the radio )
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PJTierney (Mercedes) leading the little train after the restart.
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Pit stops strategy was key to the race. Things went smoothly for 2nd finisher Stocky (Lotus).
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What it looks like to be onboard with TLR_Evo (Ferrari). Note that untrained eye will only see a big blur.
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Williams' domination has been shaken with only True-blue making it to the end.
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ElCondensator (McLaren) running wide and losing the podium to PJTierney in the closing laps of the race.
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Checkered flag.
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Blisteringly fast, TRL_Evolution ends Ryan's two consecutive wins. Fact: 100% of winners wear a red helmet.
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Trippy picture is trippy.

 

[RacingLine]

Formula GT Championship
Round 03 // Spanish Grand Prix​

Another tough race with all those walls jumping on the cars whenever the drivers don't pay attention !

Probably due to the hot weather compared to the 2 previous rounds, reliability was terrible this week. The race started with one of the largest grid to date (9) and yet finished with one of the smallest field (5).

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(Optional) Put this in a background tab to have the full trackside experience while viewing the pictures.
WARNING THE SOUND MAY BE LOUD !

Spoiler: Madrid Highlights

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The Puerta de Alcalá section, one of the circuit's features.
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Ninja's engine (Renault) went up in smoke bringing out the Safety Car. ("Bloody engine" he said on the radio )
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PJTierney (Mercedes) leading the little train after the restart.
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Pit stops strategy was key to the race. Things went smoothly for 2nd finisher Stocky (Lotus).
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What it looks like to be onboard with TLR_Evo (Ferrari). Note that untrained eye will only see a big blur.
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Williams' domination has been shaken with only True-blue making it to the end.
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ElCondensator (McLaren) running wide and losing the podium to PJTierney in the closing laps of the race.
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Checkered flag.
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Blisteringly fast, TRL_Evolution ends Ryan's two consecutive wins. Fact: 100% of winners wear a red helmet.
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Rofl the pit crew pic made me laugh, great photos 👍

 

[David Talle]

Rofl the pit crew pic made me laugh

Me too, actually I was taking a picture in the pit lane and then I saw him in the background and thought he deserved his glory moment.

 

[PJTierney]

That was an interesting challenge. Did better than I expected but also know there's lots of improvement needed.

Pre-Race:

Tried out the car for the first time on Friday and signed up soon after. After getting a basic setup from @True-blue-8 I started making tweaks and getting my Madrid time down. The outside front would take a beating and despite trying to shift the weight of the car around I couldn't fix it.​

Qualifying:

I put in a 1:10 on my first flyer which oddly enough wasn't beaten by anyone other than @RacingLine, giving me an unexpected front row start.

2nd​

Race:

I got off the line fairly well and briefly threatened @RacingLine on the main straight but held off into Turn 1. He then naturally pulled away and I took some minor damage after clipping a wall on Lap 2.

I kept a comfortable P2 for a few laps before @RyanRacer caught up. Despite being quicker he couldn't get past and was stuck behind me until the Safety car came out.

I pitted for Hards and rejoined the pack, but not before a light spin at Turn 1. Once I did catch up I missed my braking point and bumped into the car in front. That caused no damage but with @RyanRacer having no time to react behind me I got bumped and took engine damage. I made another stop for Hards thinking they would last the remainder of the race and resumed in P7.

I made up a few spots as others started to spin out or retire and switched to Mediums on Lap 23 but with all of my own issues @STOCKY8A1 was out of reach in P2. @David Talle was beatable however and with a Medium/Medium final 2 stints I was close enough to get by when he made an error.

That game me P3, resulting in my 4th Podium in 19 GTPlanet races. Hopefully I can sort out the car's problems before the next race.

3rd​

 

[RacingLine]

@David Talle

Notice you added our national anthem but this instrumental is alot better 👍



Wish ill hear this in few years time in F1 with Ericsson on top lol

 

[David Talle]

@RacingLine Fixed. 👍
If Sauber is more competitive this year we will see what he's made of !

@David Talle was beatable however and with a Medium/Medium final 2 stints I was close enough to get by when he made an error.

I tried to stay in front with a 2 stops strategy, I was on a 16 laps stint on mediums and when I saw you were catching me up fast, pressure + tyre wear = mistake ! Great job for a first FGT race though ! 👍

 

[Soyuz 77]

Sorry everyone for jumping out of the race so early. I was really looking forward to being able to finish this race. especially after managing a podium finish at Bathurst just from being consistent. (although not changing tires really helped )

 

[RacingLine]

@RacingLine Fixed. 👍
If Sauber is more competitive this year we will see what he's made of !

Yeah i expect to see him in the midfield proving his racecraft and fighting for points

Testing times aren't that representative but that sauber sure was reliable and sort of quick.

 

[SK8RBOI]

@True-blue-8 On your google doc, if you click on puplish to the web and use the HTML thet it gives you it gets red of the editing bar and all you are left with is the bit that people need to know!

 

[WolfpackS2k]

so do I

I thought we'd have about 12 today

@WolfpackS2k will you be there next week mate?

We keep cutting races down and down but maybe 30 mins wouldn't be a bad idea

Crap man, I completely forgot about this race.

 

[True-blue-8]

After getting suggestions, How would people feel about using a red bull car?

Junior?
X1?
or keep FGT?

 

[NinjaEvo]

After getting suggestions, How would people feel about using a red bull car?

Junior?
X1?
or keep FGT?

Personally RB Jr. 👍

 

[WolfpackS2k]

I vote to keep the FGT.

 

[IMMORTALPILOT]

Hi Guys sign me up for your FGT league TRL_IMMORTAL

 

[PJTierney]

After getting suggestions, How would people feel about using a red bull car?

Junior?
X1?
or keep FGT?

I signed up to race a Formula GT car, changing the format and regulations mid-season wouldn't give me much confidence in how the series is being organised.

 

[David Talle]

FGT for the rest of the season, we'll see then.

 

[STOCKY8A1]

I vote for FGT

 

[True-blue-8]

Yep I would like to keep the FGT despite it's problems

Hi Guys sign me up for your FGT league TRL_IMMORTAL

and now @RacingLine is scared

Honour to have you mate, welcome

 

[David Talle]

Oh man, when the season started I was in contention for the win, then few showed up but I was still in contention for podiums and now you tell me that I'm falling further down the order again !?

If I may borrow your meme True :

This series becomes really competitive, there will be even more interesting races.

 

[Mikey24]

Hi Guys sign me up for your FGT league TRL_IMMORTAL

Holy Jesus, now I have to race! My testosterone levels are now through the roof!

 

[True-blue-8]

Sorry took awhile, points are updated 👍

Just thought we'd give the TRL boys a head start

 

[RyanRacer]

FGT. I will still race, because this is all I have left now. If I get stuck in traffic then I'll just stick it out, rather than losing my patience and divebomb unintentionally, because I brake so late...

 

[RacingLine]

Hi Guys sign me up for your FGT league TRL_IMMORTAL

Welcome m8, join me in the Ferrari. My teammate isn't racing here

 

[True-blue-8]

Welcome m8, join me in the Ferrari. My teammate isn't racing here

Oh um, there's just been a new rule passed, which means you two can't drive in the same team

 

[Weider]

Is there any more spaces, Chris, Agro and myself are interested *lol*

 

[True-blue-8]

Is there any more spaces, Chris, Agro and myself are interested *lol*

Not funny

Very funny sure thing mate jump in @David Talle looks like that podium target has dropped to a top 7 finish

 

[Mikey24]

Not funny

Very funny sure thing mate jump in @David Talle looks like that podium target has dropped to a top 7 finish

You mean with RacingLine, Immortal and Agro, you shouldn't even bother racing anymore?

Well, try for a podium...

 

[True-blue-8]

You mean with RacingLine, Immortal and Agro, you shouldn't even bother racing anymore?

Well, try for a podium...

weider and chris too
and ryan when he doesn't take you out

So yeah. Screwed

 

[Mikey24]

weider and chris too
and ryan when he doesn't take you out

So yeah. Screwed

Just wait until I get my wheel!

If it comes, stupid Royal Mail, it's been a week now!

 

[Ettick]

Can you sign me up for the Honda Racing Team? If it isn't already full, of course. Otherwise put me down as a reserve.
Ettick/Ettick_/USA