lap record?

[H100S]

With these 2015 machines breaking records at both rounds this year what time do you think the pole will be? Assuming it's dry.

Sub 3.15?

[Troubleatmill]

ACO really doesn't like cars going faster than 3:19. ( or was is 3:21)


It was discussed a while back - they don't want the cars to go faster ( health and safety blah blah blah ).

They want improved reliability - and more fuel economy.

If someone starts going too fast - you can expect to see huge restricors coming into play.



Even the GT cars.... They don't want anyone breaking 3:50 ( IIRC )

[H100S]

I understand this but surely thats why this year with current rules the record can go, next year performance will be restricted. I think what we are seeing in LMP1 right now are the fastest they will be for a few years.

[Oldwolf]

We might sneak some sub 3.15's this year but they'll BOP it next year to be slower. So this year might be a 'great' year

[The Badger]

Not familiar with this slower. Is he some sort of Walter Peck?

[AlexS]

Troubleatmill said:

ACO really doesn't like cars going faster than 3:19. ( or was is 3:21)


It was discussed a while back - they don't want the cars to go faster ( health and safety blah blah blah ).

They want improved reliability - and more fuel economy.

If someone starts going too fast - you can expect to see huge restricors coming into play.



Even the GT cars.... They don't want anyone breaking 3:50 ( IIRC )

More likely that they will adjust the available energy per lap by changing the fuel flow limits. Restrictors don't really work when you are trying to mix petrol and diesel.