LM24 Le Mans 2005 entry list gossips

Fab · 16 May 2004, 10:15 (Ref:972239)

Eurosport (french broadcast at LM today for the Motorcycle GP) gave this information today : Hugues de Chaunac is looking forward to enter a Maserati at LM for 2005, with Alain Prost at the wheel.

JAG · 16 May 2004, 11:24 (Ref:972350)

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Originally posted by Fab
Eurosport (french broadcast at LM today for the Motorcycle GP) gave this information today : Hugues de Chaunac is looking forward to enter a Maserati at LM for 2005, with Alain Prost at the wheel.

Wow

Thanks for the info Fab

Wonder if that includes the LMES (for ORECA at least)

SL · 16 May 2004, 12:43 (Ref:972491)

I'm just trying to recall if Prost has ever raced at LM, or in fact raced in any sportscar at all.

I think he had some conection with a team in the past but only in the management as I recall.

Anybody remember anything more ?

Simon

rdjones · 16 May 2004, 12:45 (Ref:972492)

People are planning for 2005 already, come guys lets get 2004 out of the way first..........

JAG · 16 May 2004, 12:46 (Ref:972493)

2005 should be the start of LM/sportscars getting back to their best.

billnchristy · 16 May 2004, 14:28 (Ref:972551)

2004 is already over...1.2.3...

Fab · 16 May 2004, 15:15 (Ref:972582)

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Originally posted by SL
I'm just trying to recall if Prost has ever raced at LM, or in fact raced in any sportscar at all.

At my knowing, never, Simon.

Fab · 16 May 2004, 15:17 (Ref:972583)

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Originally posted by JAG
Wow Thanks for the info Fab

Notice that I named the thread "gossips" : despite it comes from telly, nobody confirmed yet... it could as well be an hoax. But regarding the test Prost did recently, those "public talk" on a non confidential channel brings something more reliable to the initial rumours.

Fab · 16 May 2004, 15:24 (Ref:972592)

More news on Jérôme Mugnier's site thanks to Thierry Lesparre work : the brand new Aston Martin could be seen at Le Mans Classic in July !

Dr Ulrich Bez, Aston Martin CEO, is announced at the wheel of the Aston DBR1,1959' winner.

Nordic · 16 May 2004, 15:54 (Ref:972609)

Would the Maserati be ok under the ACO rules?
If it did race then we would see, Lambo, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Corvette, Saleen, Pagani & maybe Porsche all hoping to get in under the ACO's rader for an entry in the GTS class.

BSchneiderFan · 16 May 2004, 17:07 (Ref:972650)

Incredibly - unless someone has a BIG surprise to spring - the favourite to win Le Mans 2005 has to be an Audi R8. That being so, I can't see Audi unveiling the new car, the so-called R9, until 2006, or perhaps even later. Why rush?

SL · 16 May 2004, 17:35 (Ref:972669)

Sounds like it might be going back to the '95 race. Put JJ in a good car please and I hate to say it but some rain in the night and JJ in an Aston at tetre rouge.
Simon

JAG · 16 May 2004, 17:55 (Ref:972681)

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Originally posted by BSchneiderFan
Incredibly - unless someone has a BIG surprise to spring - the favourite to win Le Mans 2005 has to be an Audi R8. That being so, I can't see Audi unveiling the new car, the so-called R9, until 2006, or perhaps even later. Why rush?

I would think by the end of 2004 the Zytek will be the undisputed pace setter. With more works backing, these cars should also have the reliabilty to match the speed.

2004 will be the year when the R8s are caught and passed, IMO

**Adam43** · 16 May 2004, 17:58 (Ref:972684)

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Originally posted by SL
I think he had some conection with a team in the past but only in the management as I recall.

He is raced for Oreca (de Chaunac) in the winter ice racing series (coming second behind Muller the ice racing king).

A similar suggestion was made in this weeks Autosport.

And the karing track at Le Mans is named after him!

Hooper · 16 May 2004, 18:35 (Ref:972700)

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Originally posted by JAG
I would think by the end of 2004 the Zytek will be the undisputed pace setter. With more works backing, these cars should also have the reliabilty to match the speed.

2004 will be the year when the R8s are caught and passed, IMO

I don't think so. If the r8 begins to show some weak signs, audi will put some massiv work effort to recover.Remember that Zytec is a little company compared to vag.Only another constructor will be able to beat audi..... Maybe Nissan, time will tell.

JAG · 16 May 2004, 18:45 (Ref:972705)

I think Audi will leave the R8 pretty much untouched, and focus on the R9/10.

If the Zyteks have the reliability they will be huge favourites for the next 3 LMES rounds. Monza was not a Zytek track, yet the works car lapped as fast in the race as the R8 pole time.

Audi will want competition in order to convince other manufactuers to enter LMP1 cars.

Cadete · 17 May 2004, 18:15 (Ref:973647)

and it is just plain good to see a car from a small company beat the big manufacturer's car

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