Le Mans.

[Pitfitter446]

Been watching practice on Eurosport, sometimes I had to to mute the box, at times the comms crew talk the awyfyist p*sh instead of dead air times which might be preferable.

 

[kappa_md]

This will be a close fight for the HyperCars and LMP2!

 

[WernerBoeinck]

Je knows which watch to wear…..

 

[Pitfitter446]

Crowns on the wrong side!

 

[WernerBoeinck]

Pitfitter446

Crowns on the wrong side!

True!

 

[Mspeedster]

WernerBoeinck

Je knows which watch to wear…..

He also knows which racing suit to wear too!

Fitting, as Bell's first win came in the Gulf Racing Mirage. As seen here, with co-winner Jacky Ickx.
John with a Gulf patch & Jacky with a Heuer patch.

 

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[kappa_md]

 

[Jim Dollares]

kappa_md

Did you watch the whole race?

 

[kappa_md]

Jim Dollares

Did you watch the whole race?

Probably half of it but during the 24H race, I regularly check my WEC app for live timing standings. Both Toyota had some late drama towards 2/3 of the race with fuel pump issues requiring them to pit more often (after every 8-9 laps instead of the 12-13 laps usual) It’s glad to see Alpine taking the battle to Toyota. They were an LMP2 team champions in the previous years then the marquee fully branded the team to join Toyota in the HY category. I think WEC attracts a wider market and is technically relevant in today’s automotive industry. You can see Alonso driving his F1 Alpine Car around Le Sarthe circuit and chatting with his former teammates in Toyota

In Le Mans, you compete not against others, but against yourself and against time. That’s the beauty of this race

 

[kappa_md]

While manufacturers are leaving Formula E, more and more are unexpectedly joining Le Mans / WEC
This will be SUPER!

BREAKING FROM US
“US make Cadillac will be returning to endurance racing in 2023, joining Toyota, Peugeot, Porsche, Ferrari, Audi, BMW, Acura, Glickenhaus and ByKolles in the new and already popular #Hypercar class #LeMans24”

 

[Jim Dollares]

Very cool, maybe this is thanks to @thingziliketoo I do believe he is the owner or megaboss of Cadillac

 

[thingziliketoo]

Hahaha, I wish. I am a service director at a Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Hyundai dealership. Started my career with Cadillac in 1985, seen quite a bit of change over the years.

Thought it was great when they came out with the LMP car and then success racing with the V’s. I am looking forward to seeing where they take this. I think the racing participation adds value to the V series vehicles. This announcement has gotten my attention.

 

[HoltzPlatz]

Go get 'em Caddy!

 

[kappa_md]

I think Mercedes will now join WEC, after announcement of their FE exit Then Red Bull will be joining also

 

[Jim Dollares]

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after announcement of their FE exit

I am bad at keeping up with motorsport news, didn't know they are leaving FE. I guess this points even stronger to F1 getting more electrified and eventually joining ventures with FE.

 

[kappa_md]

Jim Dollares

I am bad at keeping up with motorsport news, didn't know they are leaving FE. I guess this points even stronger to F1 getting more electrified and eventually joining ventures with FE.

After winning 2021 Formula E with both Driver’s and Manufacturer’s Title, Mercedes will be leaving. But it will be at the end of 2022.

https://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/mercedes-official-exit-2022-announced-gen3/6649755/

 

[Hubert]

 

[WernerBoeinck]

Thanks for sharing! Made the headphones work hard….

Hubert