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The new Porsche is officially dubbed the 919.
The Le Mans General Discussion Thread
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I actually thought that it would be called that, was expecting something else though.
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Well that wasn't very contradictory...
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Perhaps he meant hoping for something else.
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Allan McNish is retiring from racing, effective immediately:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111886
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111886
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So, who are Audi going to replacing McNish with for 2014? It's certainly a big pair of shoes to fill. I'm guessing di Grassi, but I could be wrong.
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I'm sad to hear That McNish is retiring, but I can see why he is doing so at this point in his career. Shame he never managed to earn that third Rolex that he wanted from Daytona to accompany his Le Mans and Sebring ones.
It will be interesting to see who replaces him in the 1 car alongside Kristensen and Duval. It'd be nice to see fellow Brit Jarvis get the shot in that car.
It will be interesting to see who replaces him in the 1 car alongside Kristensen and Duval. It'd be nice to see fellow Brit Jarvis get the shot in that car.
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Closes the book on any chance of getting a Rolex.. Congrats to him though
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I'm wondering how long until Kristensen follows. McNish is such an incredible personality in the endurance racing scene. I always enjoyed how he took his time to make YouTube videos for all his fans and taking his time to explain different aspects of his job. You don't see many racing drivers spending any time to connect with their fans. McNish is a driver who did, and I have tons of respect for him.
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Overall I'd say Mcnish is my favourite driver. Not only is he incredible behind the wheel but he always has time to talk and explain things. As much as I hate it I think he's made the right decision.
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That's too bad really, he had a great Sports Car career.
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"Perhaps I could do the Daytona 24 Hours in the future, like Martin [Brundle] did a few years ago [in 2011], but I will not be committing to a full championship again."
He'll be in Daytona at some point
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Farewell to McNish.
But this retirement presents Audi an opportunity to improve their driver lineup. McNish wasn't anywhere near as good as Duval, Lotterer, Treluyer, or even TK, over the last couple years, I wonder who will replace him. Hopefully it's not a boring choice like Jarvis and Audi take a risk with someone new.
But this retirement presents Audi an opportunity to improve their driver lineup. McNish wasn't anywhere near as good as Duval, Lotterer, Treluyer, or even TK, over the last couple years, I wonder who will replace him. Hopefully it's not a boring choice like Jarvis and Audi take a risk with someone new.
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I could see Rene Rast stepping up...
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On a serious note, he's had a great career. Not a bad idea to go off on a high note.
On a less serious note, who's going to be Audi's new Ferrari-torpedoing specialist?
On a less serious note, who's going to be Audi's new Ferrari-torpedoing specialist?
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I would suggest Jarvis since he did well at Le Mans getting the car back to the pits without ripping the undertray off his car when he lost a tyre. That sort of thing goes down well with endurance team personnel.
A better question would who will replace TK because he is very overdue for retirement.
A better question would who will replace TK because he is very overdue for retirement.
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I believe they had Luhr before and let him go, else he would be in the car currently occupied by Lotterer and co.
Jarvis perhaps. Heidfeld would be good too. I think Di Resta may have some kind of chance in the near future as well. Tom Kimber-Smith comes to mind as well, although I'm not sure how committed he is to Core at the moment.
Labre want to use the C7R in GTE Am next year, on the basis that Porsche are also using a "New" car in Am.
http://sportscar365.com/wec/larbre-aiming-to-run-corvette-c7-r-in-2014/
Jarvis perhaps. Heidfeld would be good too. I think Di Resta may have some kind of chance in the near future as well. Tom Kimber-Smith comes to mind as well, although I'm not sure how committed he is to Core at the moment.
Labre want to use the C7R in GTE Am next year, on the basis that Porsche are also using a "New" car in Am.
http://sportscar365.com/wec/larbre-aiming-to-run-corvette-c7-r-in-2014/
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They will be driving a rather large coach and horses through the regulations if that happens.
Let one get away with it and you have no choice but to let the rest do it, then you don't have the rule that you can't have an updated car unless you run it in a race the previous season.
Result. New cars and updates every season and massive escalation of costs.
Let one get away with it and you have no choice but to let the rest do it, then you don't have the rule that you can't have an updated car unless you run it in a race the previous season.
Result. New cars and updates every season and massive escalation of costs.
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The R18 has been launched:
https://twitter.com/Audi__Sport/status/413398767791243265/photo/1
https://twitter.com/Audi__Sport/status/413398767791243265/photo/1
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