WEC Race 2014 FIA WEC - Round 1 - Silverstone - Page 16

**Adam43** · 18 Apr 2014, 18:15 (Ref:3394574)

I wonder if anyone turned it up for one lap to set a time and then cruised for a good three lap average.

tux · 18 Apr 2014, 18:44 (Ref:3394592)

Interesting notes from today.

Audi look visibly a class above in the high speed corners.
Porsche #14 bottoms out alot even at fairly low speeds, produces a nice spark show though.
Toyota look v solid.

MyNameIsNigel · 18 Apr 2014, 19:00 (Ref:3394611)

FP3 pace is probably going to be more representative of actual qualifying and race pace. The fuel allocation and maximum fuel flow limits do not apply in FP so we are not even sure that Audi, Toyota and Porsche were running within the allowed limits. FP3 is probably going to be used as a rehearsal before qualifying practice.

So far the new LMP1 rules appear to ensure a nice spectacle. Looking forward to seeing the rest of it

Beetle · 18 Apr 2014, 19:09 (Ref:3394625)

Unfortunately, after becoming very ill, I wasn't able to get up early enough to catch the live timing for this session. Luckily, FIA Alkamel Systems is there to save my life. http://fiawec.alkamelsystems.com/

Very interesting session it looks like! Audi looks to be back on top with some stellar pace, a few of the Toyota drivers have the closed the gap and benefited from Porsche sliding back down the totem pole. Marc Lieb is the fastest Porsche driver... that's a huge surprise to me.

Also enormously impressed with Patrick Pilet's 1:58.981... fastest in GTE by a mile. Just as underwhelmed by Aston Martin's performance.

chernaudi · 18 Apr 2014, 19:17 (Ref:3394632)

Audi still slowest among factory LMP1s in a straight line. In fact, one of the Rebellion Lolas was faster than the #1 Audi in terms of top speed. But the Audis have the fastest sector times in FP2, even with the top speed deficit.

Beetle · 18 Apr 2014, 19:24 (Ref:3394641)

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Originally Posted by chernaudi

Audi still slowest among factory LMP1s in a straight line. In fact, one of the Rebellion Lolas was faster than the #1 Audi in terms of top speed. But the Audis have the fastest sector times in FP2, even with the top speed deficit.

I was looking at that but assumed there's an error. Is it really possible that Porsche could be 25 kph faster than Toyota in a straight line, and 30 faster than Audi? That cannot be right...

**PascaLM** · 18 Apr 2014, 19:35 (Ref:3394645)

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Originally Posted by Beetle

I was looking at that but assumed there's an error. Is it really possible that Porsche could be 25 kph faster than Toyota in a straight line, and 30 faster than Audi? That cannot be right...

I'm not sure but I think that beyond a low down force configuration, the batteries allow the 919 to accumulate more energy and deliver it at once.

Beetle · 18 Apr 2014, 19:47 (Ref:3394654)

Quote:

Originally Posted by PascaLM

I'm not sure but I think that beyond a low down force configuration, the batteries allow the 919 to accumulate more energy and deliver it at once.

That's going to look insane in the race!

lemansfan · 18 Apr 2014, 20:21 (Ref:3394669)

WEC Silverstone / Porsche 919 Hyb

eps · 18 Apr 2014, 20:27 (Ref:3394672)

I think the Toyotas will prosper on Sunday although Audi are doing what RBR have been doing in F1, they're the slowest in the straight parts but quickest in the twisty bits. I don't think we've seen ultimate pace from any of the LMP1s yet.

The Porsches did look really quick out of the corners.

A great day, sunshine but with a bit of a chill. Much better weather than last year though.

lemansfan · 18 Apr 2014, 20:31 (Ref:3394673)

http://abload.de/img/img_0732rwby6.jpg

wdave0 · 18 Apr 2014, 20:37 (Ref:3394675)

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Originally Posted by PascaLM

I'm not sure but I think that beyond a low down force configuration, the batteries allow the 919 to accumulate more energy and deliver it at once.

Porsche opted for 6Mj/lap electric, Audi opted for 2 (not sure about Toyota) so in that sense the Porsche has more electric energy to work with. I'm not sure anyone is really sure which of the three storage media (battery, flywheel or supercap) is best - that is one of the interesting variables of this season.

airbusA346 · 18 Apr 2014, 20:50 (Ref:3394682)

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Originally Posted by wdave0

(not sure about Toyota)

6MJ

wdave0 · 18 Apr 2014, 20:53 (Ref:3394684)

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Originally Posted by airbusA346

6MJ

Thanks

eps · 18 Apr 2014, 21:08 (Ref:3394689)

Some shots of the main protagonists..

Starfish Primer · 18 Apr 2014, 21:22 (Ref:3394695)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beetle

Unfortunately, after becoming very ill, I wasn't able to get up early enough to catch the live timing for this session. Luckily, FIA Alkamel Systems is there to save my life. http://fiawec.alkamelsystems.com/

Thanks, the FIA webpage still hasn´t the FP2 results, they must be counting the banknotes for the premium service :-|

eps · 18 Apr 2014, 21:26 (Ref:3394699)

A few more, this time with some sunshine added...

I've got photos of most of the other cars, but that will have to do for tonight!

**skycafe** · 18 Apr 2014, 22:15 (Ref:3394707)

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Originally Posted by eps

I've got photos of most of the other cars, but that will have to do for tonight!

Great Stuff!

(the nose of the Toyota looks horrible in that last photograph)

TheDude · 18 Apr 2014, 22:46 (Ref:3394713)

Last race for Lola ...

Make it count !

Tim the Grey · 18 Apr 2014, 23:26 (Ref:3394721)

Well, let's see? The Audis still seem set to win.
The Porsches are surprisingly quiet, and quick.
The Toyota seems to have hit most branches of the ugly tree as it fell...

Stahler · 18 Apr 2014, 23:40 (Ref:3394728)

Remember when people complained about R18's look? Now it's by far the most beautiful of the factory prototypes, at least in my eyes.

The cars are getting uglier and uglier.

(But I'm the last one who'd complain about it - what matters is performance, not look.)

Salamus · 19 Apr 2014, 00:38 (Ref:3394734)

The R18 is definitely the prettiest but I actually like the Toyota too.

As long as we never return to the days of the R15, I'll be happy with how prototypes look.

I appreciate that all 4 of these prototypes are unique. I could distinguish each one even if there were no liveries.

TF110 · 19 Apr 2014, 01:21 (Ref:3394739)

I like the Toyotas look the most. The upright front end looks great. So does the low slender nose and those rear wing mounts. Not a fan of the Audi and Porsche duckbill look of the nose. Think the lights on the Toyota are ugly but none look great. Blue is my favorite color as well

**joeb** · 19 Apr 2014, 02:47 (Ref:3394756)

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Originally Posted by Stahler

Remember when people complained about R18's look? Now it's by far the most beautiful of the factory prototypes, at least in my eyes.

I've always liked the r18, and in the above list of cars I think the Lola looks the best, but the Audi is a close second. The vertical front fenders don't' tickle my fancy so to speak....

tux · 19 Apr 2014, 03:07 (Ref:3394763)

The latest weather forecast here in the uk suggests its almost certain to be a wet race.

After looking at the GTE results for WEC what has happened to Aston Martin over the winter, they were no where yesterday.

View Poll Results: Who's going to win it?
Lotus	3	2.27%
Rebellion	3	2.27%
Porsche	23	17.42%
Audi	59	44.70%
Toyota	44	33.33%
Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

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