Spa WEC 6 Hours

[Dinoboy]

Some good racing in the last hour.

[df76]

61GT said:

df76 said:

On the Eurosport player "no ad" complete race stream, there's no commentary.

Thanks, is there just the one stream available on the app? For the cycling there seems to be 2 streams, one of which is ad free.

There are only two streams when Eurosport are also showing the racing on one of their main channels.

[Ekona]

I missed the race sadly, but looking at the results it would appear that the Toyotas finished two laps clear of the 3rd placed Rebellion. Now I expected them to still be quicker than the new LMP1s, but two whole laps over just six hours? That's ridiculous. Next month won't be a race, it'll be a procession and it's only going to be lost via mechanical failure, not won via great skill.

Shame.

[OvalOwl]

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It's always the way. Had seats in Panorama last time I was at Le Mans but missed all the "action" at the Dunlop chicane because I was on walkabout when it happened!

[FredericRobinson]

OvalOwl said:

It's always the way. Had seats in Panorama last time I was at Le Mans but missed all the "action" at the Dunlop chicane because I was on walkabout when it happened!

I was sat in the covered grandstand opposite the old pits for all 3 of the weekends big Eau Rouge incidents but was looking the other way every time!
There was a tweet into the Radio Le Mans commentary team that the SMP had taken off going up the hill but it the whole incident was missed by the cameras and I've not seen any photos or video anywhere so maybe that's a false perspective.

[Hoolio]

Highlight of the race for me...standing in the Toyota pit garage and watching Alonso do his pit stop...amazing!

[outnumbered]

FredericRobinson said:

I was sat in the covered grandstand opposite the old pits for all 3 of the weekends big Eau Rouge incidents but was looking the other way every time!
There was a tweet into the Radio Le Mans commentary team that the SMP had taken off going up the hill but it the whole incident was missed by the cameras and I've not seen any photos or video anywhere so maybe that's a false perspective.

HOW IS YOUR HEARING AFTER THAT?

I sat in there for a bit but it was unbearable unless I had earplugs in. The 911s were insanely loud!

[FredericRobinson]

I had ear defenders on so I could hear Radio Le Mans, can't sit in there without ear plugs at the least, it's a cracking spot if you pick the right seat.

[Hoolio]

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My best mate runs hospitality for them. It came at a price though...washing up until midnight on Saturday - totally worth it though!

[olliethehut]

That was a great race, maybe not for the overall win as Toyota weren't going to let them go at each other and risk falling off (hope you're paying attention Red Bull) but there was lots of action in the GTE classes and surprisingly the TV director followed it for large parts. Huge shunt for the Ford with thankfully no injuries. Interesting to see how much sand falls out of the new Aston during LM weekend as I've got a feeling that car has way more pace than they are letting on.
The Rebellions were never going to be a match for the Toyotas, but they themselves were a world away from the rest of the privateer LMP1s. Hopefully the ACO will sort the fuel flow and stint length out so it picks their pace up a little.
Lots to look forward to heading into LM, hopefully the Ginettas will get released (if Manor find some money), hopefully someone at BR engineering / Dallara sorts out their electrical issues (are they still unsure how the Isakyaan crash was caused?) and ByKolles remember to remove the earthing cable...
Bring on the 24!

[VladD]

olliethehut said:

That was a great race, maybe not for the overall win as Toyota weren't going to let them go at each other and risk falling off (hope you're paying attention Red Bull) but there was lots of action in the GTE classes and surprisingly the TV director followed it for large parts. Huge shunt for the Ford with thankfully no injuries. Interesting to see how much sand falls out of the new Aston during LM weekend as I've got a feeling that car has way more pace than they are letting on.
The Rebellions were never going to be a match for the Toyotas, but they themselves were a world away from the rest of the privateer LMP1s. Hopefully the ACO will sort the fuel flow and stint length out so it picks their pace up a little.
Lots to look forward to heading into LM, hopefully the Ginettas will get released (if Manor find some money), hopefully someone at BR engineering / Dallara sorts out their electrical issues (are they still unsure how the Isakyaan crash was caused?) and ByKolles remember to remove the earthing cable...
Bring on the 24!

There was mention that Le Mans might be a closer race than Spa as the non-hybrid LMP1s have a higher top speed than the hybrids. We could see the Toyotas passing other LMP1s at the start of the long straights by using their boost and then getting repassed once the boost has run out. I still think the Toyota will walk it if they can stay reliable, but hopefully the others can make a bit of a race of it.

I suspect that if Toyota finally win Le Mans they'll pull out at the end of the Super Season and we'll be left with just non-hybrid, non-diesel LMP1 cars, which is how it should always be in my opinion.

[VladD]

FredericRobinson said:

Broken both legs apparently

If you watch the crash again here the headlights go out just before he loses control, so that points to some sort of failure to me.

[chasingracecars]

VladD said:

If you watch the crash again here the headlights go out just before he loses control, so that points to some sort of failure to me.

Was mentioned that the power steering failed. Electrical possibly.

[cailean]

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Shocking lane control when back on UK motorways, also we had traffic on M20 going to tunnel and back on M20 when off tunnel, but guess what, none in France/Belgium at all.

[chasingracecars]

cailean said:

Shocking lane control when back on UK motorways, also we had traffic on M20 going to tunnel and back on M20 when off tunnel, but guess what, none in France/Belgium at all.

Yep same here, towing a caravan and went through the centre of Ashford to avoid a 4 car smash on Monday evening. Number of cars were undertaken as I am no allowed into the outside lane. It really is time that motorway cameras issue fines for middle lane driving, some on the M25 were doing under 50 mph and had two clear lanes to their left! Typical stereotype people too.

[jonny142]

Superb weekend again ,Food Drink,Sun ... We walked anti clockwise twice stopping for a rest and many times , Gotta love the WEC approach for the access all area approach at top level racing ..as said the sound was unbearable in the covered seats opp the old pits from the RSR's and others even with plugs in , looking around many incl young children didn't have them in !! ( i must have sensitive perhaps)

SMP Racing BR1 # 17 !!! (Not my photo)

[VladD]

jonny142 said:

Superb weekend again ,Food Drink,Sun ... We walked anti clockwise twice stopping for a rest and many times , Gotta love the WEC approach for the access all area approach at top level racing ..as said the sound was unbearable in the covered seats opp the old pits from the RSR's and others even with plugs in , looking around many incl young children didn't have them in !! ( i must have sensitive perhaps)

SMP Racing BR1 # 17 !!! (Not my photo)

Wow, great picture. Is that the car bouncing off the tyre barrier or was it rolling before it got there?

[VladD]

The first Rebellion has been DSQ'd for an excessively worn plank.

Autosport

[99dndd]

Hate to see race results changed after the event but rules are rules.

[jonny142]

VladD said:

Wow, great picture. Is that the car bouncing off the tyre barrier or was it rolling before it got there?

Look like it Flipped , https://youtu.be/t5bPgU1n4yI