WEC Ginetta LMP1 - Page 25

Deleted · 2 May 2018, 11:44 (Ref:3818839)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

I agree with points A, B and C.

Point D, however, whilst the Championship is probably third on the list of priorities after LM18 and LM19 I feel that Toyota can win the 'Super Season' without really trying as they'll get a podium place or two at every round whereas the different privateers will be battling it out for the remaining places and it is less likely the same team will be near the top in every race. (This comment, of course, relies on the assumption that all the LMP1 cars are bundled together in one class for WEC points rather than Toyota being in a class of their owner....)

In essence you do agree with me then as that's pretty much what I meant

just worded it poorly

KA · 3 May 2018, 08:20 (Ref:3819025)

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Originally Posted by Juntos

I can see that one of the cars hasn't any Chinese branding. I wonder why.

In their Weds paddock notes from Spa, Sportscar365 mentioned rumours of funding issues and that sponsor CEFC may currently be under investigation by the Chinese government...

The #6 car apparently missed it's scrutineering appointment and had to be fitted in right at the end of the session instead.

Damian Baldi · 3 May 2018, 17:02 (Ref:3819132)

They did just one lap to be able to compete if everything gets sorted out?

TF110 · 3 May 2018, 17:12 (Ref:3819135)

1 lap each again in FP2! Something is up and needs to be addressed, this looks embarrassing.

Simmi · 3 May 2018, 17:18 (Ref:3819140)

I have assume they are looking at a bank balance for some funds to drop in instead of the timing screens right now. Horrible situation.

EffectiveSprinkles · 3 May 2018, 17:18 (Ref:3819141)

Not looking too great, both cars only did one lap in both sessions. Nothing to do but wait for an explanation.

TF110 · 3 May 2018, 17:36 (Ref:3819153)

If they do one lap of qualifying and/or race they need to be parked for taking up a spot on the grid when other teams with actual running teams and funding could be there. Sad situation.

peebee2 · 3 May 2018, 17:45 (Ref:3819162)

Chinese money always liked like total bs so wouldn’t be any surprise...

**PascaLM** · 3 May 2018, 18:16 (Ref:3819175)

Very disappointing debut. Explanations will be given without doubt.

peebee2 · 3 May 2018, 18:25 (Ref:3819180)

Yeah but they’ll be bs too. Some people have a lot of form for it...

LMPFan · 3 May 2018, 18:28 (Ref:3819186)

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/l...ck-of-running/

peebee2 · 3 May 2018, 18:30 (Ref:3819187)

Unless it’s an engine issue??

chernaudi · 3 May 2018, 18:35 (Ref:3819191)

Either someone's check didn't clear or they're having major problems with the car. Lack of comment isn't exactly confidence inspiring either.

TF110 · 3 May 2018, 18:38 (Ref:3819195)

It has to be funding. The cars ran mostly fine at the Prologue and just had a recent test last week iirc.

Akrapovic · 3 May 2018, 19:02 (Ref:3819204)

Normally Dagys would be first to post even the slighest sniff of a rumour (even if it was nonsense). So the fact he doesn't have anything says quite a lot.

I suspect GG knows, but won't be commenting due to it not being his place to, which is fair enough. It'll really suck if things don't get sorted for Spa.