Audi drivers in 2007 - Page 2

JAG · 25 Oct 2006, 15:07 (Ref:1749067)

I'd expect at least 3 R10's in th LMS, possibly 4.

jhansen · 25 Oct 2006, 15:16 (Ref:1749078)

I'd like to see Pat Long get a shot. Any idea on how he did in comparison to the other RS Spyder pilots at Sebring?

old man · 25 Oct 2006, 15:23 (Ref:1749085)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Maybe an entry for Audi Sport UK and Oreca .

I reckon on 4 cars in LMS . 2 for Joest and 1 each for the above . The 5th and 6th cars in my opinion are a scare to the ALMS ..... cuz Ulrich is massivily pixxed off with them at presant .

2 cars in ALMS and 4 cars for LMS is my guess .

If Audi UK come back will that include Veloqx with Sam li money? and if it does will that bring J Davies?

isynge · 25 Oct 2006, 15:38 (Ref:1749094)

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Originally Posted by old man

If Audi UK come back will that include Veloqx with Sam li money? and if it does will that bring J Davies?

I'd be exceptionally surprised if we saw Veloqx again. No real evidence to go on with this but the abrupt end to their campaign in the 2004 close season struck me as all being a bit final.

The comments elsewhere that Jamie Davies might find a home at Peugeot strike me as being a touch more likely than seeing him in an R10.

The Badger · 25 Oct 2006, 19:40 (Ref:1749308)

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Originally Posted by old man

If Audi UK come back will that include Veloqx with Sam li money? and if it does will that bring J Davies?

Id like to see Richard LLoyd (RLR) back running the car , with Jonny Kane and Jonny Herbert doing the driving .

I think Mr.Davies is busy with the MC12 in the Fia GT next season .

Havent heard anything about Veloqx for ages ?

gwyllion · 31 Oct 2006, 08:44 (Ref:1754162)

According to Quest France Biela and Capello go to Peugeot and are replaced by Luhr and Rockenfeller. Werner will be fired as well and replaced by a young German.
source: http://www.endurance-info.com/module...&p=40782#40782

I think the young German could be Kaffer. In that case, we have 6 names for Le Mans: McNish, Pirro, Kristensen, Luhr, Rockenfeller, Kaffer.

It is very difficult for me to judge what this means in terms of ALMS and LMS. Kristensen and Kaffer will continue in DTM? How about Lehto and Long? Will Vanina Ickx be fired after her very disappointing DTM year or transferred to LMS?

gwyllion · 31 Oct 2006, 09:15 (Ref:1754202)

My extremely wild guess:

ALMS
- Biela/Pirro
- Lehto/Werner
LMS
- Capello/McNish
- Luhr/Rockenfeller

gwyllion · 31 Oct 2006, 12:38 (Ref:1754361)

The rumor that Audi pilots are moving to Peugeot turns out to be very unreliable.

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Originally Posted by isynge

DSC, citing "Italian Sources", has a story laying to rest notions of Pirro and Capello heading to Peugeot. Seemingly Pirro had some conversations which went nowhere and Capello has had no contact.

This one could run and run...

source: http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...84#post1754184

iucrmh · 31 Oct 2006, 12:41 (Ref:1754363)

With thepaddock.net reporting Heinz-Harold Frentzen as leaving Audi in the DTM, how about him for an Audi R10 drive in 2007?

Dauer 962 · 31 Oct 2006, 12:50 (Ref:1754372)

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Originally Posted by iucrmh

With thepaddock.net reporting Heinz-Harold Frentzen as leaving Audi in the DTM, how about him for an Audi R10 drive in 2007?

Considering what happend between him and Audi this weekend, I think it’s more realistic to see Schumacher in Lucchini in Le Mans next year.

gwyllion · 31 Oct 2006, 12:50 (Ref:1754373)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

I think the young German could be Kaffer. In that case, we have 6 names for Le Mans: McNish, Pirro, Kristensen, Luhr, Rockenfeller, Kaffer.

I have changed my mind. Pierre Kaffer is not so young, so I have a different guess: Peter Terting. Seat Sport is said to shrink their WTCC effort from 6 to 4 cars next year.

Dauer 962 · 31 Oct 2006, 12:56 (Ref:1754379)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

I have changed my mind. Pierre Kaffer is not so young, so I have a different guess: Peter Terting. Seat Sport is said to shrink their WTCC effort from 6 to 4 cars next year.

Doesn’t line Kaffer out, he has the best chances for a seat in the R10. Audi was very pleased with him in the R8 and beside his DTM Job he acted as R10 test driver, so he is very familiar with the car.

Terting is undoubtedly quick, but he didn’t impress with skills which suggest he would be a very good driver in endurance racing.

gwyllion · 31 Oct 2006, 12:57 (Ref:1754380)

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Originally Posted by iucrmh

With thepaddock.net reporting Heinz-Harold Frentzen as leaving Audi in the DTM, how about him for an Audi R10 drive in 2007?

Read the Audi press release again.

Quote:

In a conversation between Head of Audi Motorsport, Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, and Heinz-Harald Frentzen on Monday, no basis for a further successful collaboration could be found.

He is leaving Audi in general, not only in DTM.

gwyllion · 31 Oct 2006, 13:08 (Ref:1754394)

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Originally Posted by Dauer 962

Doesn’t line Kaffer out, he has the best chances for a seat in the R10. Audi was very pleased with him in the R8 and beside his DTM Job he acted as R10 test driver, so he is very familiar with the car.

Mmm, I did not know Kaffer already drove the R10.

Let's be very optimistic:

ALMS
- Biela/Pirro
- Lehto/Long
LMS
- Capello/McNish
- Luhr/Rockenfeller
- Kaffer/Werner

The distinction who goes where is very random. It is based on 2 claims from Murphy the Bear (Pirro ALMS & Rockenfeller LMS) and the assumption that Dave Maraj will pick Lehto.

iucrmh · 31 Oct 2006, 13:37 (Ref:1754428)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Read the Audi press release again.
He is leaving Audi in general, not only in DTM.

Oops. Maybe he would be ideal for Peugeot instead then. Shame though, he would have been a good choice for a return to endurance racing.

gwyllion · 30 Nov 2006, 22:16 (Ref:1779076)

Motorshow Essen starts tomorrow. Does anyone know when Audi Sport will hold its press conference?

mariantic · 30 Nov 2006, 22:19 (Ref:1779081)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Motorshow Essen starts tomorrow. Does anyone know when Audi Sport will hold its press conference?

It won't be @ Essen - postponed due to top management change @ Audi.

Mariantic

gwyllion · 30 Nov 2006, 22:30 (Ref:1779090)

I think Audi Sport does not have to fear a lot because of the management changes at VW. They have committed to DTM and Le Mans.

Seat Sport on the other hand is rumored to seriously shrink their WTCC effort. From 6 cars to 0, 2 or 4 cars next year

Volkswagen already annouced their Dakar program. I doubt Skoda will officially return to WRC.

Benny_B · 1 Dec 2006, 12:13 (Ref:1779434)

Just read that Augusto Farfus is replacing Dirk Müller at BMW. Is it possible that we can now line up Dirk as a future R10 driver as well???

Maybe in ALMS because he knows most of the tracks from his Dick Barbour/Schnitzer days???

gwyllion · 1 Dec 2006, 14:30 (Ref:1779527)

I think he will go to DTM to replace Frentzen.

**FIRE** · 1 Dec 2006, 18:01 (Ref:1779735)

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwyllion

I think Audi Sport does not have to fear a lot because of the management changes at VW. They have committed to DTM and Le Mans.

Seat Sport on the other hand is rumored to seriously shrink their WTCC effort. From 6 cars to 0, 2 or 4 cars next year

Volkswagen already annouced their Dakar program. I doubt Skoda will officially return to WRC.

Skoda is allowed to develop a Fabia S2000 rally car.

HORNDAWG · 4 Dec 2006, 18:58 (Ref:1781869)

Sidenote:

Cool to see the Auto Union type D "Silver Arrow" run in NYC.

L.P.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDBEYKck-60

rdjones · 4 Dec 2006, 20:30 (Ref:1781963)

I see from DSC that Audi are testing at Barcelona over the next few days. No drivers have yet be confirmed, but the car does have Tom K's name on it.

gwyllion · 5 Dec 2006, 09:49 (Ref:1782323)

Audi recently tested at Sebring as well. McNish did all the work. There supposely was a mysterious new driver, but he did not do any laps.

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Allan McNish handled all of the driving chores for day one and the
R10 performed flawlessly. There will be a surprise or two today...check back later.

source: http://www.lmsr.net/nov101.html

Quote:

Allan again handled all the driving but did some recon in an SUV with another driver who has yet to get seat time. We'll let you know if he does.

source: http://www.lmsr.net/nov103.html

The Badger · 5 Dec 2006, 16:00 (Ref:1782616)

Just noticed that the car testing in the states is carrying number 1 , and i did see a pic of the car testing in europe and its carrying number 8 !!!

The number 7 & 8 are joest numbers , or at least prefered numbers . So , i reckon were going to see Joest for sure in LMS .

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