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Wow, I can actually translate that into English myself!
I guess this means that there will be one North American race and one South American race. Where the South American race will be is the question I guess. Interlagos is the best bet, but are there other reasonable alternatives? Perhaps something in Mexico is a possibility? As for Asia, I'm guessing two races in China is most likely the goal, although perhaps South Korea and India are on the radar. I don't know about Japan. I'd like to think that they will be considered, but I'm not so sure. Anyway, if there are two Asian races, will the Asian Le Mans Series return? As for Europe, I guess that is the easiest to predict. Spa and Silverstone are my guesses. |
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My interpretation is that there are six races in addition to Le Mans. Maybe not?
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I would like to see a round in Japan, because two chinese rounds would be boring, and Japan needs some prototype racing again.
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No doubt there, but this is about money and markets. To be fair, though, the Zhuhai race last year was pretty good and the ACO has generally chosen good tracks to race at, but things may be changing.
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As it is going to be a FIA championship, the FIA will give away the Asian races to freshly built circuits in order to support them at getting up.
Happened a lot lately, with Istanbul the most prominent example there. And when they pull the plug circuits will be done again |
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I'd assume that the ACO sets the schedule. Ok, I actually assume that Peugeot sets the schedule. The FIA may try to "suggest" venues though.
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so presumably it'll be along the lines of:
March: Sebring May: Spa June: Le Mans August/September: Silverstone September/October: Petit/South America (Interlagos maybe) October/November: China November: Japan? Malaysia? It seems obvious to group the Asian flyaways together. It does leave a big gap between Le Mans and Silverstone, so potentially slot in the 2nd American event then? |
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Did anybody else catch that the Le Mans Series will be aligned with the WEC next season for the European events? or was that a poor translation on my part?
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Brilliant calendar!
I'm not sure about Brazil. They've had lots of trouble with hosting national endurance GT races. Several races have been dropped because of lack of entries. Unless the GT Brasil (SRO) encourages teams to enter the race, I don't think they can fill the grid. Plus there's Olympics and World Cup filling the sports agenda, so getting political support is very tricky. FIA has French as its official language, so... :P |
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Nice ideas at the conference, looking forward to 2012, except: "There are several options for the Le Mans Series in the future; one without LMP1 cars" I really hope that this was supposed to be some sick joke.
"one with LMP1 cars, possibly not factory efforts." that sounds more interesting. In 2009 if i remember correctly there was only 1 factory team in lmp1: A.M.R., and the absence of factory diesels (except for Spa) resulted in close racing. "We currently have around 35 cars, the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup has 26 and I think they aim at 30-35 cars" Those are very low numbers for LMS/ILMC. In 2009-2011 season there were like 50-60 cars in LMS Also, no FLM class in WEC, thats great, heres hoping they will disappear from LMS too. Last edited by lms; 9 Jun 2011 at 16:51. |
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That seems pretty good. Hope Interlagos, should go under the name: Mil Milhas.
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I wonder if they are looking to place a car with a privateer team again? Or are they interested in running a factory WEC program?
The pace of the Larbre Corvette has been really disappointing so far this year. I wonder if P&M are giving Larbre everything they need to run that car 100%. Anyway, it sounds like GTE-Am teams won't score points toward the GTE manafactuers cup anyway next year. Corvette will need a Pro team (maybe themselves) if they want to win that. I know it says that any potential WEC team would work with the current program, but I hope it does not jeopardize their ALMS involvement. Quote:
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I'm sure a lot of this has to do with Jean Todt's presidency of the FIA coming up for renewel in 18 months time. If he can pull this off with a successful inaugural WEC season in 2012, it will stand him in good stead come the election.
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It was mentioned at least by Mark Cole. I think he said P2...
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