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18 Nov 2012, 08:58 (Ref:3167778) | #2851 | |
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I just don't get that. If there were 10 factory entries, should they then be reduced to 1 entry, "to even out the chances for privateers"? Rhetorical question.
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18 Nov 2012, 18:26 (Ref:3168021) | #2853 | |
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Hearing Hekki Kovalainen saying that he possibly wont be on the F1 grid next year, can anyone else see him cropping up at a decent P1 team for 2013?
Potentially more seats opening up for '14 in the WEC so maybe it would be a shrewd move. His career has really stalled at Caterham but I think he has the right mentality and speed to be a top-level endurance driver. |
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18 Nov 2012, 18:43 (Ref:3168027) | #2854 | |
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Kovalainen is not interested in sports cars, IndyCar or DTM. He said that will continue to F1 or moves Rally or to end his career.
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18 Nov 2012, 19:40 (Ref:3168046) | #2856 | ||
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I'd have to agree with that. I can't understand drivers who rule out certain series for no apparent reason. But, as they say, each to their own.
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I always wonder how many of them would completely change their minds if they actually, I don't know, tried it...
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20 Nov 2012, 23:33 (Ref:3169227) | #2859 | ||
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20 Nov 2012, 23:37 (Ref:3169232) | #2860 | |
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F1 is the pinnacle because it's the most watched, best paying (front runners and factory teams at least) and fastest racing there is. If LMP1's were say ~750kg and allowed more hybrid tech, the last part could definitely change!
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21 Nov 2012, 08:41 (Ref:3169342) | #2862 | |
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LMP2 machine of Mazda with Skyactiv-D is exhibited in Mazda Fan Festa 2012 at Okayama on Dec 9.
It is 2013 LM24 participating vehicle. http://www.okayama-international-cir...f/outline.html |
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21 Nov 2012, 09:32 (Ref:3169351) | #2863 | |
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Cool to see that. Wonder which chassis will it run in?
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21 Nov 2012, 09:48 (Ref:3169359) | #2865 | |
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Wonder if they will contest with the new Lotus?
In other news, MWM's twitter suggests the Lexus LFA GTE will run next year. https://twitter.com/specutainment/st...97718850224128 |
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21 Nov 2012, 13:24 (Ref:3169435) | #2866 | |
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21 Nov 2012, 18:19 (Ref:3169509) | #2867 | ||
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With Dome recruiting staff for a 2014 P1/P2 effort is this a stand alone project or a manufacturer backed one, I wonder....
http://endurance-info.com/version2/n...cus-14552.html |
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26 Nov 2012, 15:12 (Ref:3171751) | #2868 | |
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Eric Boullier/Gravity Sport Management want to help Jose Maria "Pechito" Lopez in Europe back next year. Choice are Le Mans 24/Endurance and Super GT.
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30 Nov 2012, 09:31 (Ref:3173430) | #2869 | |
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Mazda Fan Festa website says that the LM24 participating plan of Mazda is officially announced on December 1.
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30 Nov 2012, 12:10 (Ref:3173482) | #2872 | |
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I don't know if they intend to return to P1 in the near future, but looking at their engine strategy the chances of a rotary engine seem pretty low in my opinion. But I may be wrong.
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30 Nov 2012, 14:30 (Ref:3173550) | #2873 | |
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Good to see Mazda upping their game. Some type of long-term commitment would be amazing but let's see.
I like we'll see Status back with a Lola-Mazda. |
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30 Nov 2012, 15:29 (Ref:3173574) | #2875 | |
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Definitely Dempsey will get that Mazda SKYACTIV-D engine in their LMP2 and GX car.
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