Spa 24 Hours 2018 - Page 19

airbusA346 · 29 Jul 2018, 09:50 (Ref:3839813)

#62 Aston stopped.

bentley speed 8 · 29 Jul 2018, 09:51 (Ref:3839814)

Lambo also kept to the left. #29 had enough space on the right.
#62 into the pits and the garage

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 09:54 (Ref:3839815)

I know we're all rolling our eyes because it'll be another giant German brand that wins...but they're REALLY good at enduring these races.

McLarens fell away very quickly, as they always do. The Bentleys fell away and had some terrible strategy. The Astons broke. The Lexus had accidents. Lead Ferraris had issues. Lead Lamborghinis had accidents and incidents. Nissan hasn't really been up there. Honda and Jag aren't really up there (fair enough).

McLaren, Bentley, Aston, Lexus, Ferrari and Lambo could've all been in contention for the win but had issues.

John: "Well...not for me to have an opinion on things".

lmao.

Mountain Man · 29 Jul 2018, 09:57 (Ref:3839817)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I know we're all rolling our eyes because it'll be another giant German brand that wins...but they're REALLY good at enduring these races.

McLarens fell away very quickly, as they always do. The Bentleys fell away and had some terrible strategy. The Astons broke. The Lexus had accidents. Lead Ferraris had issues. Lead Lamborghinis had accidents and incidents. Nissan hasn't really been up there. Honda and Jag aren't really up there (fair enough).

McLaren, Bentley, Aston, Lexus, Ferrari and Lambo could've all been in contention for the win but had issues.

John: "Well...not for me to have an opinion on things".

lmao.

I think Bentley have been really unlucky. They were the fastest car out there, and despite a couple of early dodgy calls, 7 went from the very back, starting in the pitlane to the front

bentley speed 8 · 29 Jul 2018, 09:59 (Ref:3839818)

Another thing is that the Germans have strength in car counts. Compare that to the lone Ferrari or McLaren...

airbusA346 · 29 Jul 2018, 10:01 (Ref:3839819)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I know we're all rolling our eyes because it'll be another giant German brand that wins...but they're REALLY good at enduring these races.

McLarens fell away very quickly, as they always do. The Bentleys fell away and had some terrible strategy. The Astons broke. The Lexus had accidents. Lead Ferraris had issues. Lead Lamborghinis had accidents and incidents. Nissan hasn't really been up there. Honda and Jag aren't really up there (fair enough).

McLaren, Bentley, Aston, Lexus, Ferrari and Lambo could've all been in contention for the win but had issues.

John: "Well...not for me to have an opinion on things".

lmao.

Porsche don't seem to have a lot of luck with this race though.

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 10:02 (Ref:3839820)

Yeah, I'm quite liking having proper Porsches in Blancpain but it hasn't gone well sadly. Was hoping for a Bentley, Porsche or McLaren win for something different.

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 10:06 (Ref:3839822)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A7ob1KZoEo

Onboard of the Lexus crash for those who haven't seen it.

airbusA346 · 29 Jul 2018, 10:06 (Ref:3839823)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Yeah, I'm quite liking having proper Porsches in Blancpain but it hasn't gone well sadly. Was hoping for a Bentley, Porsche or McLaren win for something different.

Manthey don't seem to have done very well in Blancpain this year.

bentley speed 8 · 29 Jul 2018, 10:08 (Ref:3839824)

Can we have a different channel for highlights?

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 10:09 (Ref:3839825)

This highlights show is longer than a touring car race.

canaglia · 29 Jul 2018, 10:13 (Ref:3839827)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A7ob1KZoEo

Onboard of the Lexus crash for those who haven't seen it.

it's quite insane to think about that you can do thousand of km testing with your car but actually suspensions can fail any time you go through eau rouge. It's racing.

Shame for lexus, no doubts is the gt3 car that mostly improved during this season. Hope one day that toyota will decide to fit that engine in a lmp2 and run in IMSA

Evantra · 29 Jul 2018, 10:46 (Ref:3839831)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

I feel like with John they wheel him straight out of the old folks home and into the booth and then back again at the end. It's just the ramblings over an old man, drowning out Bruce Jones.

Have to agree... kind of ruined the race for me.

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 10:47 (Ref:3839832)

#4 doesn't appear to have an answer for the #99.

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 10:51 (Ref:3839835)

Very well done by the #5 to not get stuck in the gravel there.

gert · 29 Jul 2018, 11:00 (Ref:3839838)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Very well done by the #5 to not get stuck in the gravel there.

488 is not that handy

airbusA346 · 29 Jul 2018, 11:03 (Ref:3839839)

Just seen a photo of the #666 Lambo after it's crash with the Bentley....

S365 posted a photo of the Bentley and then removed it.... Looks like a head on crash.

bentley speed 8 · 29 Jul 2018, 11:04 (Ref:3839841)

Yay safety car!

gert · 29 Jul 2018, 11:06 (Ref:3839842)

Quote:

Originally Posted by bentley speed 8

Yay safety car!

Of course!

Rodger Davies · 29 Jul 2018, 11:21 (Ref:3839849)

Missed the last few hours and trying to catch up - glad to see everyone involved in accidents yesterday is still in one piece.

Seems the top two BMWs are the top two regardless of strategy; is it the Merc or Audi which is in a 'real' 3rd place?

From the speed of the Beemers, seems the others are doing well to stay on the lead lap (safety car assisted no doubt, but still).

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 11:22 (Ref:3839851)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodger Davies

Missed the last few hours and trying to catch up - glad to see everyone involved in accidents yesterday is still in one piece.

Seems the top two BMWs are the top two regardless of strategy; is it the Merc or Audi which is in a 'real' 3rd place?

From the speed of the Beemers, seems the others are doing well to stay on the lead lap (safety car assisted no doubt, but still).

For third, it appears as though Mercedes is faster at the moment, but #29 Audi could upset that one.

Rodger Davies · 29 Jul 2018, 11:23 (Ref:3839853)

Cheers, so it's a genuine battle on track. So many cars I want to know what happened to...

seanyb505 · 29 Jul 2018, 11:25 (Ref:3839855)

I guess it makes sense the german cars are very much in control of this race. There was a significant numbers advantage, and not just numbers, but so many strong teams.

I've just woken up however, any chance I can get maybe a 30-45 minute highlights package soon?

Akrapovic · 29 Jul 2018, 11:26 (Ref:3839858)

Worth noting that when we went gree, the #29 Audi was 48 seconds off the lead. Now it is 53 seconds off the lead. But, unlike the leader, it had to make its way through most of the field. So that car is really fast. If the #29 can close the gap then I think that's the car that might upset the BMWs at the front.

gert · 29 Jul 2018, 11:29 (Ref:3839860)

and 29 had to take a 10 sec pit penalty

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
2018 California 8 Hours	NaBUru38	North American Racing	61	23 Jul 2019 21:15
FRC 2018 - IMSA Round 2: Sebring 12 hours	joeb	Predictions Competitions	14	19 Mar 2018 02:41
2018 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona	Lanky Turtle	Trackside	3	25 Jan 2018 21:26
[FIA GT] FIA GT2 Spa 24 Hours • Spa • July 30-Aug 1st	Yakuncha	Sportscar & GT Racing	518	11 Aug 2010 06:35
Spa 6 Hours but really "Five" Hours 2007 merged	simon drabble	Historic Racing Today	1347	16 Jan 2008 08:04