[WEC] Alpine Hypercar Discussion

[AndrewCherry]

I think they should be pretty happy with that as a first outing. Decent enough pace, reliable, organised (OK this one should be a given, they're not a new team) - and some pretty presentable finishing positions. Definitely a platform to work from, and they're certainly not currently "worst of the rest" behind Porsche, Toyota, Ferrari.

[J Jay]

Given the breadth and depth of the field, to have both cars finish with one in the top half is commendable.

Compare and contrast to Lamborghini/Isotta Fraschini, and Alpine have done really well.

[TF110]

Best of the newcomers is what I predicted. Looks like they are on their path to do just that. Hopefully they keep it going

[GT3_Fan]

This car from Alpine looks awesome. I wish the actual Le Mans Hypercars looked like this, as well as the original Toyota GR Supersport and AM Valkyrie (we may still get that at least).

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...rogen-concept/

[TF110]

Another good race for the Alpine. I think they're going to be more towards the front in the 2nd half of the season. Let's see what happens next month during the test day and the big race!

[Mike E]

In the manufacturers championship they are best of the rest behind Porsche/Toyota/Ferrari. I reckon they would take that in year 1 of the program.

[joeb]

Just throwing this out there.......

The Oreca Lmdh chassis has shown great pace and reliability with the Acura motor, could Alpine license that for next season? Would be an interesting way to get Honda to Le Mans!

[Gerard C]

it won't happen for obvious reasons, Renault is investing tons of money in your region to sell cars. Many actual Renault models have Alpine badges on the front fendrfes/wings and Alpine just introduced a new model.

[tomcug]

A more possible idea would be to badge the VRX30A as Alpine. Very good motor that'd do perfectly fine in the LMDh.

[chernaudi]

Not to mention that Honda and Nissan are rival companies. Honda owns Acura and Nissan has a tie-in with Renault.

[JoeW04]

Surely they can’t continue with the mechachrome? The chassis is clearly very good.

[FIRE]

Ignoring the broken engines they did well.

[Gerard C]

Re the engines, de Chaunac suggested a new batch of parts just delivered and some troubles with quality control, time missing. The team is good, chassis as well and drivers consistent.

[tomcug]

Originally Posted by FIRE

Ignoring the broken engines they did well.

For a new car they were doing great. That thing has lots of straight line speed, just needs a reliable engine.