LM24 Le Mans 2011 - Teams & Drivers - News and Rumour

CTD · 24 Sep 2010, 14:51 (Ref:2764031)

This might be a little early, but i think it's needed that we get a thread where we can collect all discussions concerning general Le Mans type stuff.
For an example, a discussion of who is going to be at Le Mans 2011 would be good to have here, as it otherwise might fill up other threads.

So to start of, which manufactures will we have in which classes next year?

**Aysedasi** · 24 Sep 2010, 17:22 (Ref:2764102)

We already have a 'who's going' thread, so let's be clear that you're talking of competitors......

Victor_RO · 24 Sep 2010, 17:47 (Ref:2764111)

I have a nagging feeling that LMP2 at Le Mans in 2011 is going to revert to being the class of the last man standing. This year was a (possibly unreplicable) high point... only two retirements, one of them from accident damage. There's just too many new car-engine combinations on the horizon.

Le Vieux · 25 Sep 2010, 06:09 (Ref:2764279)

Maybe it's just me, but there always seems to be plenty of rumours, but not enough of them turn into reality.

Back in 2009, I seem to recall Alfa Romeo announcing that they would be at Le Mans in 2011, but I've heard nothing since. Going back further there was the Aston Martin that Martin Brundle was going to race in GT1 with Mark Blundell. The "Porsche to return to P1" story is overdue to be taken out and dusted off.

Having said all that, aren't we due for a participation by another major manufacturer? Audi have nothing left to prove and Peugeot won't be around forever.

GT6 · 25 Sep 2010, 07:55 (Ref:2764301)

Well we do have the new Aston

CTD · 25 Sep 2010, 12:39 (Ref:2764367)

Who will actually be in Lmp1 next year?.
3x Peugeots
3x Audis
1x Oreca/Peugeot (maybe one of the 3 Peugeot)
2-3x AMR's
2x Rebellions (Lola Toyotas)
1x Strakka HPD?
Any other?

Simmi · 25 Sep 2010, 13:25 (Ref:2764380)

I'm wondering if there is any scope for a 908 HDI FAP or an R15plus to compete at Le Mans next year in private hands? We now know these cars will not need to have the shark fins installed. These cars in capable private hands, could win if luck goes their way.

Can these cars be coupled with the new regs or are these last two ILMC races the last we will see of them?

CTD · 25 Sep 2010, 13:42 (Ref:2764381)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

I'm wondering if there is any scope for a 908 HDI FAP or an R15plus to compete at Le Mans next year in private hands? We now know these cars will not need to have the shark fins installed. These cars in capable private hands, could win if luck goes their way.

Can these cars be coupled with the new regs or are these last two ILMC races the last we will see of them?

They are allowed, but in a heavily restricted version.
I believe they are history very soon.

Mike E · 25 Sep 2010, 19:34 (Ref:2764474)

Not sure if they will make the 24hrs but Team RLR have been announced as the first customer for Judd's new BMW based 4 litre engine. Any other news on production engine based P2 motors?

http://www.planetlemans.com/2010/09/...m-rlr-in-2011/

pablocomics · 26 Sep 2010, 21:11 (Ref:2765099)

There are some big rumours about AF Corse with one Ferrari powered LMP2. They had a doubt between a standar customer chassis or something new.... (the second option would be a feet in the water for Ferrari)

CTD · 26 Sep 2010, 21:29 (Ref:2765113)

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Originally Posted by pablocomics

There are some big rumours about AF Corse with one Ferrari powered LMP2. They had a doubt between a standar customer chassis or something new.... (the second option would be a feet in the water for Ferrari)

Who would build that new chassis!?
Dallara?

pablocomics · 27 Sep 2010, 21:26 (Ref:2765760)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Who would build that new chassis!?
Dallara?

The Ferrari 333SP was a dallara, it would be a good option for a foot on the water....

CTD · 27 Sep 2010, 21:38 (Ref:2765774)

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Originally Posted by pablocomics

The Ferrari 333SP was a dallara, it would be a good option for a foot on the water....

No.
If Ferrari will make a LMP car again, it will not be a Toe-in-the-water.
It's too obviously if they did.
If Ferrari are going to order a chassis, it will be factory effort, where they are going all in.

The Toyota/Dome project was a failure for Toyota, as they used a lot of money on a very good car, but didn't pull it through and both Toyota and Dome lost face on the whole thing.

GT6 · 28 Sep 2010, 19:23 (Ref:2766246)

I know it might be sad tp say but they interviewed Ben Collins on the Alan Titchmarsh show this evening and he stated that he would be racing at Le mans in 2011.

Simmi · 28 Sep 2010, 21:38 (Ref:2766323)

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Originally Posted by GT6

I know it might be sad tp say but they interviewed Ben Collins on the Alan Titchmarsh show this evening and he stated that he would be racing at Le mans in 2011.

Most probably with RML? They had a lot of attention at Silverstone during the autograph session due to Ben. Less said about the Alan Titchmarsh show the better.

Pilgrimage · 29 Sep 2010, 18:37 (Ref:2766761)

Nissan - as per rumours at end of the race?

**batmobile** · 1 Oct 2010, 14:44 (Ref:2767778)

the test day is back, on April 24th 2011: http://www.endurance-info.com/versio...ance-5406.html it's said that il will be obligatory for the ILMC entrants and competitors and builders hope it.

I Rosputnik · 11 Oct 2010, 17:28 (Ref:2773262)

Any word on Matech entering again or any one using a Matech GT in 2011?

Victor_RO · 23 Oct 2010, 13:29 (Ref:2778920)

When is the ACO going to officially issue the invitations for next year's race to teams which would be eligible for that privilege? And, more importantly, how will they sort out the LMP invites for the ALMS entrants?

Simmi · 23 Oct 2010, 14:55 (Ref:2778941)

... and, the 56th entrant. Am I right in thinking this will go to a team running some form of new technology/environmentally friendly etc to run possibly out of class. I read that last June is that still the case?

Would be interesting to see how the Hybrid Porsche fared at Le Mans.

Victor_RO · 23 Oct 2010, 15:00 (Ref:2778946)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

... and, the 56th entrant. Am I right in thinking this will go to a team running some form of new technology/environmentally friendly etc to run possibly out of class. I read that last June is that still the case?

Yup, that is indeed the case. If Porsche want to enter the GT3-R Hybrid at Le Mans, I'm sure that the ACO will admit them as the 56th entry, otherwise it will be another project, like Yves Courage's plan for a fully electric LMP car with battery packs which are swapped at pit stops and recharged in the mean time (I think the word was about 35-40 minutes of range and 5 or 6 battery packs on the rotation).

CTD · 25 Oct 2010, 19:19 (Ref:2780369)

http://www.lemans.org/en/news/The-re...-TVR_2191.html
TVR returning in GT!
Soon there will be room for no more than 1 or 2 cars per manufacture!

Simmi · 25 Oct 2010, 20:01 (Ref:2780383)

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTD

http://www.lemans.org/en/news/The-re...-TVR_2191.html
TVR returning in GT!
Soon there will be room for no more than 1 or 2 cars per manufacture!

I think you might have jumped the gun there. Did you actually read the article or just the headline?

It is kind of strange that the ACO does put road car stories on their website. This is not the first one I've seen that is somewhat 'suggestive'.

Would be nice to see them back one day, but as the article says, it's a long way off.

CTD · 25 Oct 2010, 20:06 (Ref:2780385)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

I think you might have jumped the gun there. Did you actually read the article or just the headline?

It is kind of strange that the ACO does put road car stories on their website. This is not the first one I've seen that is somewhat 'suggestive'.

Would be nice to see them back one day, but as the article says, it's a long way off.

Right, sorry

.
Just a bit too excited.

Simmi · 25 Oct 2010, 20:30 (Ref:2780390)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Right, sorry

.
Just a bit too excited.

I was too when I first saw the headline. The story has no business being on the Le Mans website. It will be interesting to see if TVR can begin to make money and if the new owner wants to go racing...

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