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Old 9 Oct 2017, 18:54 (Ref:3773263)   #26
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The Blancpain GT Sprint race at Hungaroring will be held on September 1-2.


This calendar can be seen as relative consistency from the SRO here which I'm sure is welcomed by the teams.

I personally think the Hungaroring doesn't allow for very good GT Racing, and I'd probably change a few other venues too but nothing is too bad


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Old 11 Oct 2017, 23:12 (Ref:3773781)   #27
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While it's been hard to find any leaks - speculation is strong that Bentley's well into cooking up its new Conti to the latest regs - apparently its out testing.

Doubt it made FIA homologation testing Ladoux - only the new build Nissan would have been there.

Brian Gush was quoted as saying they'd be happy to develop/race it for a season (in Blancpain) before selling it to customers - ala Audi's latest R8 and the Huracan GT3.

Funny thing is no-one has heard a peep about McLaren putting in work for a new GT3 off the 720S - despite that car being released months before the fat Bentley.
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Old 11 Oct 2017, 23:28 (Ref:3773783)   #28
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Maybe McLaren are cooking up a French omelette instead?
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Old 12 Oct 2017, 08:24 (Ref:3773827)   #29
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While it's been hard to find any leaks - speculation is strong that Bentley's well into cooking up its new Conti to the latest regs - apparently its out testing.

Doubt it made FIA homologation testing Ladoux - only the new build Nissan would have been there.

Brian Gush was quoted as saying they'd be happy to develop/race it for a season (in Blancpain) before selling it to customers - ala Audi's latest R8 and the Huracan GT3.

Funny thing is no-one has heard a peep about McLaren putting in work for a new GT3 off the 720S - despite that car being released months before the fat Bentley.


I don't think it's speculation, Bentley have said their is a new car coming, just not given a certain timeline

As for McLaren, I think they have got caught up in whether DPi will become a global platform, as they would build a car for that. Even if that was the case, they should still do a new GT3 car


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Old 27 Oct 2017, 18:29 (Ref:3776839)   #30
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Old 5 Nov 2017, 00:33 (Ref:3778660)   #31
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Old 5 Nov 2017, 04:40 (Ref:3778718)   #32
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How are we supposed to know when the entry list is still not out?
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Old 5 Nov 2017, 06:06 (Ref:3778728)   #33
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How are we supposed to know when the entry list is still not out?


Indeed.

And I’m hoping the Kaspersky car returns as it was a strong Ferrari rep in Pro class. What’s not to like about that.
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Old 5 Nov 2017, 07:45 (Ref:3778746)   #34
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Kaspersky Motorsport likely retire.
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Old 5 Nov 2017, 08:29 (Ref:3778753)   #35
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I was under the impression it was a factory supported effort. Surely AF Corse can field another PRO car under their banner?
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Old 5 Nov 2017, 10:29 (Ref:3778772)   #36
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I was under the impression it was a factory supported effort. Surely AF Corse can field another PRO car under their banner?
Well, as far I know ferrari never supported a full work team in gt3 programs. Of course, in kaspersky car there always have been work drivers.
Anyway the car was managed by af corse and money were supplied by kasperky, there was any direct ferrari involvment in that.
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Old 5 Nov 2017, 17:59 (Ref:3778845)   #37
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Well, as far I know ferrari never supported a full work team in gt3 programs. Of course, in kaspersky car there always have been work drivers.
Anyway the car was managed by af corse and money were supplied by kasperky, there was any direct ferrari involvment in that.


AF Corse is about as factory effort as you get in GT3


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Old 6 Nov 2017, 09:36 (Ref:3778975)   #38
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Strakka jumps from McLaren to AMG for 2018. https://twitter.com/StrakkaRacing/st...69192911163392 Intercontinental GT Cup mentioned, so Bathurst 12 Hour entry to be expected as well?
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Old 6 Nov 2017, 10:17 (Ref:3778985)   #39
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Strakka jumps from McLaren to AMG for 2018. https://twitter.com/StrakkaRacing/st...69192911163392 Intercontinental GT Cup mentioned, so Bathurst 12 Hour entry to be expected as well?


Now that's a surprise. Thought the McLaren deal was multi year

I guess garage 59 will be back as Sudo customer team


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Old 6 Nov 2017, 12:26 (Ref:3779007)   #40
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Now that's a surprise.
I think that Strakka had a very challenging year with the McLaren. I'm not really surprised...
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Old 6 Nov 2017, 13:10 (Ref:3779013)   #41
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I think that Strakka had a very challenging year with the McLaren. I'm not really surprised...


A lot of strakka parts seemed to be in place to be the chosen GTE project partner... maybe that plan is no longer so Strakka have moved on


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Old 6 Nov 2017, 16:47 (Ref:3779048)   #42
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A shame really. The Merc is a pretty car, but now there's far too many compared to other makes.

From the team' point of view, it's a understandable as they were really struggling with the 650S, while the Merc is probably one of the best (if not the best) GT3 machine at the moment.
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Old 6 Nov 2017, 16:57 (Ref:3779050)   #43
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A shame really. The Merc is a pretty car, but now there's far too many compared to other makes.

From the team' point of view, it's a understandable as they were really struggling with the 650S, while the Merc is probably one of the best (if not the best) GT3 machine at the moment.


Think AKKA ASP are going to want to stay with Merc with so many teams now given AMG TEAM status?

The fact they gave Strakka 'AMG Performance Team' status in theory puts them up there with HTP and Black Falcon.

Surely people like Zakspeed and AKKA ASP won't be too happy to have a third factory aligned Team taking their resources


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I believe Zakspeed and AMG have parted ways, so it potentially leaves a gap for Strakka.
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And there are rumours, that HTP Switches to the Honda.
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And there are rumours, that HTP Switches to the Honda.

That a substantial rumour or hearsay? HTP are pretty big AMG guys currently....


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I believe Zakspeed and AMG have parted ways, so it potentially leaves a gap for Strakka.

Not surprised after the GT Masters bad blood

Wonder who they will move on to


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Well thats no surprise after what happened at Sachsenring

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That would be massive if so. HTP dont do things by halves so Honda would have to be throwing cars and cash at them to switch from AMG.
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I hear it from three differen persons, so i dont know if it´s true. Time will tell :/
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I hear it from three differen persons, so i dont know if it´s true. Time will tell :/


Just heard a rumour that HTP are going to be running Mclarens next year in a straight swap with Strakka

Heard from a McLaren F1 employee
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