LM24 Schumacher back at Le Mans? - Page 2

**Adam43** · 24 Oct 2006, 12:38 (Ref:1747518)

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Originally Posted by prototype

I find it just as interesting that Schumacher doesn't believe in the long term viability of Le Mans.

"It is a question of if Le Mans still exists then!"

That is not why he said that. He wasn't seriously doubting Le Mans ability to stick around. At the time every question he got was about retirement, which hadn't been annouced, it was a little was of saying "I might stick around a very long time".

prototype · 24 Oct 2006, 13:41 (Ref:1747591)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamAshmore

That is not why he said that. He wasn't seriously doubting Le Mans ability to stick around. At the time every question he got was about retirement, which hadn't been annouced, it was a little was of saying "I might stick around a very long time".

Thanks,

I was wondering about that.

**Adam43** · 24 Oct 2006, 13:43 (Ref:1747593)

'tis the trouble with old reports, sometimes the context can be lost. Maybe if the reporter used a winky

I'd like to see Michael back at Le Mans (no matter how much he was paid!), but I doubt it will happen. I can't see Ferrari there either. Or, in the short term, another FIAT group car.

prototype · 24 Oct 2006, 13:46 (Ref:1747596)

I agree. If we are wishing for more manufacturers at Le Mans, I would have to think the Japanese manufactuers are more likely than Ferrari/Fiat.

It also seems like most people on this board agree Michael is not coming to Le Mans for a little while.

ss_collins · 24 Oct 2006, 15:15 (Ref:1747706)

One of the Ferrari chaps was asking teams about LMP2 in some detail (engines in particular) at Le Mans this year

gi_gav · 24 Oct 2006, 15:34 (Ref:1747725)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Isn't this PR talk from Audi? By spreading such rumours the Audi LM project and DTM series both get media attention.

As far as I can tell it's a marketing masterstroke by Audi - what better way to get some late season exposure for the R10 TDI than to latch on to the biggest story in motorsport?

It's very good, very cheap PR.

gwyllion · 24 Oct 2006, 16:17 (Ref:1747782)

Yes, Audi is just using the hype of Schumacher's F1 retirement.

This rumor is free advertising.

R59 · 24 Oct 2006, 18:55 (Ref:1747957)

If that's the case,

[Bull]
Michael Schumacher is being considered for a drive of the Team Dangerous Vauxhall Belmont V8 at Donington on November 4th in the EERC Dunlop V8 Supercar Series.

If he won't do it, then Damon Hill is being lined up for a second chance, with Nigel Mansell waiting in the wings...
[/Bull]

Rob.

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