WEC Race 2014 FIA WEC - Round 2 - Spa - Page 2

J Jay · 29 Apr 2014, 11:47 (Ref:3399627)

It will be interesting to compare the pace of the LM/sprint Audis in traffic. At Silverstone the #2 just had the pace over #8 in clear air, but the Toyota's hybrid put it back on the Audi's rear in traffic.

Richard T · 29 Apr 2014, 13:30 (Ref:3399668)

Forecast says rain for friday and sunny saturday, should be a good weekend!

nobster · 29 Apr 2014, 15:19 (Ref:3399695)

I go for a Porsche victory, realistically not yet possible but there is always the wish.

wdave0 · 29 Apr 2014, 15:23 (Ref:3399696)

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Originally Posted by nobster

I go for a Porsche victory, realistically not yet possible but there is always the wish.

At least their low drag setup should be better for Spa.

Dimension · 29 Apr 2014, 16:56 (Ref:3399734)

At silverstone, audi screwed up strategy which in turn screwed up their drivers, forcing them to make due with a car that was a handful under present race conditions. As far as I could tell from their pure pace, they were clearly faster than toyota who were only able to claw back (some) time when the prototypes hit traffic.

I'm certain Audi has not shown their true speed yet, and I'm pretty sure they'll win unless they screw up. Its their race to lose.

The only place where Audi is truly at a disadvantage vs Toyota will probably be Le Mans.

nobster · 29 Apr 2014, 17:19 (Ref:3399741)

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Originally Posted by wdave0

At least their low drag setup should be better for Spa.

Yep if it will stay dry that will help a lot.

FstrthnU · 29 Apr 2014, 17:34 (Ref:3399747)

http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/BEXX0031
While practice and qualifying have a good chance of being wet, it looks like race day will be totally dry

nobster · 29 Apr 2014, 18:18 (Ref:3399763)

See how the forecast has changed already.

TF110 · 29 Apr 2014, 20:18 (Ref:3399819)

Adding this tidbit of info here... Rebellion will have both their entries as the R-One. The Lola car ran 890kg at Silverstone and used the older Toyota engine. Their new car has the new engine and weighs 850kg. It should be a bit faster than the Lola!

eps · 29 Apr 2014, 20:50 (Ref:3399830)

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Originally Posted by Filos

Any livestream link for SPA?

MotorsTV will have it, if you're in the UK and have a TV / STB that can pick it up (Freeview HD+ only with decent MHEG support)

eps · 29 Apr 2014, 20:52 (Ref:3399832)

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Originally Posted by Dimension

At silverstone, audi screwed up strategy which in turn screwed up their drivers, forcing them to make due with a car that was a handful under present race conditions. As far as I could tell from their pure pace, they were clearly faster than toyota who were only able to claw back (some) time when the prototypes hit traffic.

I'm certain Audi has not shown their true speed yet, and I'm pretty sure they'll win unless they screw up. Its their race to lose.

The only place where Audi is truly at a disadvantage vs Toyota will probably be Le Mans.

Really? But why did Audi feel it necessary to keep their drivers out on a wet circuit with dry tyres on? They seemed a little desperate, whereas previously it's been the other way round.

Salamus · 29 Apr 2014, 20:58 (Ref:3399833)

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Originally Posted by eps

Really? But why did Audi feel it necessary to keep their drivers out on a wet circuit with dry tyres on? They seemed a little desperate, whereas previously it's been the other way round.

Audi gambled on strategy and hoped the rain would go away so to reduce time spent in the pits. That wasn't the case and it backfired badly. I agree with Dimension, early on in the race, the Audi clearly had the speed.

TF110 · 29 Apr 2014, 21:54 (Ref:3399840)

On best laps, Audi were only 2 tenths faster than Toyota. No way they would have went as deep in a stint either. At least 1 possibly 2 laps less than Toyota and Porsche. When Audi took the lead they didn't pull a gap either. The #7 was less than a second behind the lead Audi before it pit. Its going to be a close race at Spa if everything goes well for these guys. Porsche has good top speed, but Toyota has two LM spec cars with Audi running one. Maybe a mini preview of Le Mans!

Dimension · 30 Apr 2014, 07:11 (Ref:3399916)

Do we know if Toyota will use low-drag or high downforce or one of each on their cars in spa?

Simmi · 30 Apr 2014, 07:49 (Ref:3399928)

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Originally Posted by Dimension

Do we know if Toyota will use low-drag or high downforce or one of each on their cars in spa?

Low drag on both. Same as Porsche. Only the #3 is low drag for Audi.

Spyderman · 30 Apr 2014, 09:03 (Ref:3399945)

I love set-up day:

wewantourdarbyback · 30 Apr 2014, 09:21 (Ref:3399952)

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Originally Posted by eps

Really? But why did Audi feel it necessary to keep their drivers out on a wet circuit with dry tyres on? They seemed a little desperate, whereas previously it's been the other way round.

It didn't rain for long, and they knew that would happen, so believed the track would dry faster. As it is it was freezing and the track stayed wet. If it had dried quick they would have been away.

Simmi · 30 Apr 2014, 12:24 (Ref:3399993)

I think Audi will definitely look to be on the right tyres at the right time if it rains at Spa.

wewantourdarbyback · 30 Apr 2014, 13:00 (Ref:3400003)

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Originally Posted by Dimension

Do we know if Toyota will use low-drag or high downforce or one of each on their cars in spa?

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113686

**bella** · 30 Apr 2014, 13:15 (Ref:3400007)

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Originally Posted by Spyderman

I love set-up day:

signs you've been working in the packing and shipping departments too long: when you have a nerdgasm over the wooden packing cases and wonder why they'd bother doing that for a european round

seriously though, i'm surprised they don't have flight cases for that kind of thing!

Victor_RO · 30 Apr 2014, 17:58 (Ref:3400084)

Since Derek Bell waved the green flag at Silverstone, it would have been logical to have Jacky Ickx do the same thing at Spa.

... but no, they got one of those two's old teammates, Jochen Mass. http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/j...rshal-for-spa/

wdave0 · 30 Apr 2014, 19:02 (Ref:3400112)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

Since Derek Bell waved the green flag at Silverstone, it would have been logical to have Jacky Ickx do the same thing at Spa.

... but no, they got one of those two's old teammates, Jochen Mass. http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/j...rshal-for-spa/

Oh, darn, golly gee whiz.
That's worse than the TUSCC forum complaining about the look of the tickets!

Victor_RO · 30 Apr 2014, 19:05 (Ref:3400114)

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Originally Posted by wdave0

Oh, darn, golly gee whiz.
That's worse than the TUSCC forum complaining about the look of the tickets!

I was trying for some lightweight sarcasm.

GT6 · 30 Apr 2014, 19:05 (Ref:3400116)

Another sportscar legend

wdave0 · 30 Apr 2014, 19:22 (Ref:3400123)

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Originally Posted by Victor_RO

I was trying for some lightweight sarcasm.

Problem with writing - can't hear tone of voice or see face!

View Poll Results: Who will win this year's 6 Heures du Spa-Francorchamps?
Audi	25	29.07%
Toyota	42	48.84%
Porsche	13	15.12%
Rebellion	6	6.98%
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