The Le Mans General Discussion Thread

[R0ssingt0n]

The RLM guys have been talking about the radio interference at the circuit so that's probably the issue

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

The RLM guys have been talking about the radio interference at the circuit so that's probably the issue

Thanks for the update on that. 👍

 

[R0ssingt0n]

That's why some of the pit reports have been of crappy quality. Bit annoying really!

Edit: The sound, that is. Not the content haha

 

[Ninners]

#2 in trouble NOOOOOO

 

[R0ssingt0n]

I would HATE to be Mcnish right now..

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Seriously, come on Alan McNish was so close!

Edit: smoke out the rear.

 

[Ninners]

They should just retire the car, and McNish can be champion.

Not sure about the rules about 45mins, that's so unfortunate.

 

[R0ssingt0n]

He has to do time in the car to be classified though.

 

[Ninners]

Can't they just retire and not be classified, therefore the rule will be cast aside for the #2 just like the Toyota #7.

None of them can score points, therefore they can all be champions.

Apparenlty it was a gear linkage failure, so he can't get any gears, and Loic is getting out now so it's all over and they are all champions barring the race being shortened.

 

[R0ssingt0n]

Oh I see what you mean. RLM have just bought that up. Hopefully all will be ok then

Not a good day to be a prototype team!

 

[Ninners]

#1 reported for overtaking under yellows with a Porsche whilst passing his teammate #2 which had stopped moments earlier....this is one weird race.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Audi frailty shocker. Can't tell it's the end of the year can you.

Oops. Number 1 passing under yellow. Naughty boy.

Edit. Drive through penalty.

 

[Ninners]

I believe that is the first time since 2011 that an Audi R18 has retired from a race.

 

[Furinkazen]

Nearly done. Loving the FIA WEC twitter comment:


FIA WEC ‏@FIAWEC1m
MISSING: Displaced bollard from T7... though, we may have just found it... #WhereDidItGo #6hBAH

 

[Roger the Horse]

Hey, Toyota finally took a proper win in the last race of the season.

 

[Tired Tyres]

Cool. Toyota #8 wins.

Roll on next season.

 

[Furinkazen]

Aston Martin AM class champions. Might be lowest ranking class in the WEC but by no means an easy feat. After this season as well, it's so fitting.

 

[R0ssingt0n]

GTE:Am podium will be an emotional one! I'm so glad the #95 team got a win.

 

[Bo]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY. Toyota finally got a proper win. And the #95 got AM by 1 point, absolutely brilliant.

 

[BHRxRacer]

@LMSCorvetteGT2

Took a screenshot of a video from my phone, sorry for the bad quality. Phone camera was confused by the lighting I couldn't get any proper still pic. I used to get them just fine during the day.

 

[Furinkazen]

A poignant message from Tom Kristensen on Facebook:


A great FIA WEC racing season has ended. Thanks to all of you for your incredible support. Also congrats to Young Driver AMR #95 on their win today ‪#‎allanisproudofyou‬.

 

[Carlos]

What happened with Fisichella?! I know he wasn't at his best yesterday but to change the driver lineup is a bit harsh. Bruni didn't even wanted to talk about it and I think it is a bad move by Ferrari, winning a championship or not, putting him aside only (I assume) for his performance yesterday is not how I understand 'team effort'.

👎

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

@LMSCorvetteGT2

Took a screenshot of a video from my phone, sorry for the bad quality. Phone camera was confused by the lighting I couldn't get any proper still pic. I used to get them just fine during the day.

Why was this directed at me exactly? And cool Audi and Larbre Vette

 

[Northstar]

Porsche will continue their GTE team in 2014.

VAG's motorsport budget must be insane.

 

[Azure Flare]

@JustinYou have to remember, they consist of 14 marques, so they make a ton of money. So they can afford to have 4 race cars from Porsche, and 3 from Audi.

 

[hawkeye122]

@JustinYou have to remember, they consist of 14 marques, so they make a ton of money. So they can afford to have 4 race cars from Porsche, and 3 from Audi.

And a factory program in North America. And a WRC team. And a DTM team. And a MotoGP team. And a WSBK team. And a WTCC team. And a brand-new, factory GT3 car. VAG must have VERY deep pockets.

 

[Sam48]

Delta Wing VS ZEOD RC Round 1

 

[Jav]

And a factory program in North America. And a WRC team. And a DTM team. And a MotoGP team. And a WSBK team. And a WTCC team. And a brand-new, factory GT3 car. VAG must have VERY deep pockets.

Of course they do! But remember that the racing program's budget come's straight out of the brand's marketing budget which is paid for by the particular brand and the money they make. These companies are in business to make money, not go racing...

 

[gtone339]

Audi teases 2014 LMP1. Watch the ending of the video.

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[BHRxRacer]

Why was this directed at me exactly? And cool Audi and Larbre Vette

Thought you'd like the Vette. I actually took the picture for you.