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Bronze because of his age. Interesting that he's both running the PR of the event and driving in it as well. Hopefully he brings in some old fans of the sport!
The Le Mans General Discussion Thread
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Isn't Fittipaldi to old (68) to take part in those kind of races? I find it almost irresponsable for a driver of his age to run in a high level of motorsport like WEC.
The PR-event I can understand!
The PR-event I can understand!
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Jim Richards does fine
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As long as he passes the fitness tests that are usually required when renewing a race license (which probably includes a full ECG for anyone over 50) Why not?
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And you're judging how "Irresponsible" it is solely by age and not by whether he can keep on track or not?
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I was a question because of his age. Even if someone passes a test it doesn't say it's a smart thing do.
Just have my doubts , that's all. I am not judging his qualities as a driver, solely the mancos that come with age.
Just have my doubts , that's all. I am not judging his qualities as a driver, solely the mancos that come with age.
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He wouldn't be doing it if he wasn't capable...
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Its abit of a stretch though to judge when you haven't actually seen him in action. At least give a chance first. I know several retired drivers his age who can still wheel a car (Jochen Mass and Hans Stuck immediately string to mind)
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I'm just asking R1600Turbo if it looks like anything like the picture I posted, so what photos are you talking about?
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They both have 4 wheels. That's pretty similar...
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Do they have tyres though or is doc brown's vision coming true?
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Tickets have just went on sale for 2015
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Does it use gas?
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It runs on fuel. 
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What kind of fuel?It runs on fuel.
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Why bring out the old fella? (Fittipaldi)
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@R1600Turbo just use the line "I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you" 
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Regarding the 3rd Porsche, wasn't something mentioned during the Bahrain coverage something about Hulkenburg and they couldn't say anything probably for legal reasons
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He could run in the 3rd car, as the Spa and Le Mans rounds of the WEC do not clash with his F1 schedule. I wonder when the last time a driver did F1 and Le Mans in the same year was?
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https://twitter.com/NicoHulkenberg/status/537986377309511680
Nico is racing for not only Force India in F1, but also at Spa and Le Mans for Porsche in WEC!
WOO HOO!
This is ****ing awesome, hopefully more drivers are allowed to do things like this. This is pure old school and how racers should be. Super kudos to Hulk, Vijay, and Porsche!
Gonna be hard not to root for Porsche this year, even though I'm so invested in Nissan. Can't wait to watch the race live in person, it'll be my first time making the pilgrimage to Le Mans!
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116960
Nico is racing for not only Force India in F1, but also at Spa and Le Mans for Porsche in WEC!
WOO HOO!
This is ****ing awesome, hopefully more drivers are allowed to do things like this. This is pure old school and how racers should be. Super kudos to Hulk, Vijay, and Porsche!
Gonna be hard not to root for Porsche this year, even though I'm so invested in Nissan. Can't wait to watch the race live in person, it'll be my first time making the pilgrimage to Le Mans!
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116960
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What's your plans for it?
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Guys its great news, question is if one diver can do it how many others might follow! as far as we know theirs 9 free spaces at Nissan and 3 of those are for le mans and spa only! more F1 drives meens more people are going to know about it!
who reckons Alonso will take one of these spaces at le mans?
who reckons Alonso will take one of these spaces at le mans?
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Sure didn't seem to stop Herbert in 1991, even Bourdais managed to do so while driving for Toro Rosso in 2009.
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