WEC New rules. New manufacturers. The 2021 and beyond positivity thread! - Page 8

Gingers4Justice · 28 Feb 2021, 13:23 (Ref:4037434)

Just had a little rant on Mulsanne's Corner - I'm glad that generally speaking, this forum is a safe haven from the kind of constant, joy-sapping complaining and whining elsewhere on the internet.

GT6 · 28 Feb 2021, 15:29 (Ref:4037453)

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Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

Just had a little rant on Mulsanne's Corner - I'm glad that generally speaking, this forum is a safe haven from the kind of constant, joy-sapping complaining and whining elsewhere on the internet.

That is why i stopped posting on pistonheads, the abuse on there became a problem

Sodemo · 28 Feb 2021, 18:25 (Ref:4037467)

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Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

Just had a little rant on Mulsanne's Corner - I'm glad that generally speaking, this forum is a safe haven from the kind of constant, joy-sapping complaining and whining elsewhere on the internet.

I'm not a fan of some of the de la sarthe circuit changes either, but I guess they have to make adjustments to these corners in order to aid "safety". Thankfully the track still offers a decent challenge and not all of the character has been wiped away, yet.

peetleouf · 3 Mar 2021, 12:32 (Ref:4038244)

So, in the last issue of Auto Hebdo, they say that BMW is considering moving to Hypercar categorie.

**joeb** · 3 Mar 2021, 12:49 (Ref:4038252)

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So, in the last issue of Auto Hebdo, they say that BMW is considering moving to Hypercar categorie.

Interesting, the last I remember hearing was they were looking at a hydrogen car of their own for Le Mans. Perhaps this is a first toe-in type of deal?

**Aysedasi** · 3 Mar 2021, 12:59 (Ref:4038259)

I confess I have heard a rumour from a respected source that another manufacturer is expected to throw their hat into the ring.....

**FIRE** · 3 Mar 2021, 13:22 (Ref:4038279)

With BMW leaving Formula E and DTM moving to GT3 it would not surprise me.
They are developing a new GT3 but besides GT4 they have nothing.

TF110 · 4 Mar 2021, 02:01 (Ref:4038487)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I confess I have heard a rumour from a respected source that another manufacturer is expected to throw their hat into the ring.....

The wec's twitter asked "who's next" while celebrating Ferrari's announcement. Maybe theres something to come.

**Aysedasi** · 4 Mar 2021, 13:47 (Ref:4038610)

The more the merrier, eh?

GingerPixel · 4 Mar 2021, 14:40 (Ref:4038631)

Hyundai?

Mal · 4 Mar 2021, 18:28 (Ref:4038723)

There is also the option for a large multi brand manufacturer to enter two brands using basically one LMH car - I realise VAG are doing that in LMDh - but what is to stop say Stallantis (new Peugeot / Fiat group) using the base car of the new Peugeot LMH and rebranding it a Alfa / Maserati or Chrysler all of which have sportscar history....

Sodemo · 5 Mar 2021, 12:55 (Ref:4038916)

I'm keen to know more about how the BOP is going to work. Like are they going to truly balance out performance or is it just going to be, well ok, you are super quick so we will give you 60kg of ballast and a lower rev limit.

Simmi · 5 Mar 2021, 17:52 (Ref:4039020)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

I'm keen to know more about how the BOP is going to work. Like are they going to truly balance out performance or is it just going to be, well ok, you are super quick so we will give you 60kg of ballast and a lower rev limit.

Ayse has a ban on the word rain over in the Le Mans threads. Maybe we should ban B*P in here

**Aysedasi** · 5 Mar 2021, 18:24 (Ref:4039037)

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Ayse has a ban on the word rain over in the Le Mans threads. Maybe we should ban B*P in here

What an excellent idea!

Simmi · 13 Mar 2021, 16:41 (Ref:4040334)

Listening to GG and Marshall's latest TWISC - Marshall says he's expecting possibly 7 LMDH entrants now by 2023.

SEVEN!!!!!!

1. Porsche
2. Audi
3. Acura

4. Cadillac/Corvette?
5. Ford?
6. ???
7. ???

Who do we think is most likely? IMSA is going to be incredible going forward with DH and GT3 Pro.

canaglia · 13 Mar 2021, 21:02 (Ref:4040368)

won't be surprised if oreca lmp2 + gibson lmp2 + spec hybrid = 2023 alpine lmdh

Mike E · 13 Mar 2021, 22:10 (Ref:4040379)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Listening to GG and Marshall's latest TWISC - Marshall says he's expecting possibly 7 LMDH entrants now by 2023.

SEVEN!!!!!!

1. Porsche
2. Audi
3. Acura

4. Cadillac/Corvette?
5. Ford?
6. ???
7. ???

Who do we think is most likely? IMSA is going to be incredible going forward with DH and GT3 Pro.

BMW? McLaren? Who else has been in the room during LMH/LMDh discussions?
Hyundai often gets mentioned but they never say anything themselves.

canaglia · 13 Mar 2021, 23:04 (Ref:4040383)

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Originally Posted by Mike E

BMW? McLaren? Who else has been in the room during LMH/LMDh discussions?
Hyundai often gets mentioned but they never say anything themselves.

Being in the discussions basically means nothing... it's years WV is invited in f1 technical board discussions but it's from over a decade they tease about an involvment as engine supplier that at the end never actually happens.
At the moment, GM is still evaluting what to do for 2023, mclaren's zak brown just said to be happy of lmdh ruleset but nothing much else, mazda already said adios... at the moment just can't remember any other manufacturer that claimed to be interested in lmdh (excluding audi, porsche and acura).

**Bentley03** · 14 Mar 2021, 08:06 (Ref:4040405)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Listening to GG and Marshall's latest TWISC - Marshall says he's expecting possibly 7 LMDH entrants now by 2023.

Who do we think is most likely?

I'm hearing/reading all over the place that a McLaren announcement is imminent. Top of my personal wish list would be Mercedes.

Simmi · 14 Mar 2021, 09:07 (Ref:4040410)

McLaren would be ace. Maybe with some technical support from Jota?

Koenigsegg · 14 Mar 2021, 16:52 (Ref:4040447)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Listening to GG and Marshall's latest TWISC - Marshall says he's expecting possibly 7 LMDH entrants now by 2023.

SEVEN!!!!!!

1. Porsche
2. Audi
3. Acura

4. Cadillac/Corvette?
5. Ford?
6. ???
7. ???

Who do we think is most likely? IMSA is going to be incredible going forward with DH and GT3 Pro.

I would say:
- GM
- Ford
- Lexus
- McLaren

Maybe Hyundai? Wouldn't surprise me if Hyundai commits to endurance racing they'll go with LMH.

**FIRE** · 14 Mar 2021, 18:04 (Ref:4040452)

Hyundai is already in rally and touring cars. I think Kia makes more sense.

canaglia · 14 Mar 2021, 19:41 (Ref:4040453)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

McLaren would be ace. Maybe with some technical support from Jota?

It would be quite strange actually since united autosport is already one, if not the best lmp2 team around. United autosport = mclaren's CEO sportscars little hobby.

canaglia · 14 Mar 2021, 19:44 (Ref:4040454)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Hyundai is already in rally and touring cars. I think Kia makes more sense.

don't know, KIA is 50%-50% involved in electric and hybrid cars production for their line-up, but likely will focus on electric cars for the incoming future.

Simmi · 15 Mar 2021, 00:02 (Ref:4040465)

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Originally Posted by canaglia

It would be quite strange actually since united autosport is already one, if not the best lmp2 team around. United autosport = mclaren's CEO sportscars little hobby.

Yep - that's a good shout, I'd completely forgotten about that connection.

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