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Old 17 Aug 2018, 02:51 (Ref:3844138)   #1
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2018 6 Hours of Silverstone

No thread was started yet and practice begins tomorrow. So I thought I would start one to discuss the race weekend. There's also an ELMS race at Silverstone in addition to the WEC round this weekend.

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Here's the schedule for the ELMS event-

Free Practice 1 17/08/2018 10:35
Free Practice 2 17/08/2018 14:45
Qualifying - LMGTE 18/08/2018 11:10
Qualifying - LMP3 18/08/2018 11:25
Qualifying - LMP2 18/08/2018 11:40
Race - 18/08/2018 14:30

Here's the schedule for the WEC event-

Free Practice 1 17/08/2018 12:15
Free Practice 2 17/08/2018 16:25
Free Practice 3 18/08/2018 9:00
Qualifying - LMGTE 18/08/2018 12:00
Qualifying - LMP 18/08/2018 12:25
Race - 19/08/2018 12:00
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 05:57 (Ref:3844149)   #2
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I really want to see how the LMP1-p's compare to the TS050 with the new EOT.
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 08:36 (Ref:3844187)   #3
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I really want to see how the LMP1-p's compare to the TS050 with the new EOT.
At le mans R13's had an insane cornering speed, even better than toyota's sometime. Expect to see a very solid race from them
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 10:30 (Ref:3844207)   #4
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They've certainly made it hard to see the cars on track when walking between the two paddocks... The fences are either covered in Toyota advertising, green netting or both.
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 10:52 (Ref:3844212)   #5
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They've certainly made it hard to see the cars on track when walking between the two paddocks... The fences are either covered in Toyota advertising, green netting or both.
As in ….. more than normal?

What about other parts of the circuit - there were some complaints last year about the positioning and size of advertisement hoardings around the Becketts/Maggots area that seemed to annoy almost everybody!
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 11:00 (Ref:3844213)   #6
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As in ….. more than normal?

What about other parts of the circuit - there were some complaints last year about the positioning and size of advertisement hoardings around the Becketts/Maggots area that seemed to annoy almost everybody!


There's a lot more green netting. Especially in the first sector.
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 12:06 (Ref:3844232)   #7
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Looks like a wrecked rebellion

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Old 17 Aug 2018, 12:48 (Ref:3844235)   #8
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Have Kolles just blown an engine and put oil on track?

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Old 17 Aug 2018, 12:50 (Ref:3844237)   #9
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I really want to see how the LMP1-p's compare to the TS050 with the new EOT.

Poorly, but it's early in the weekend.
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 13:39 (Ref:3844246)   #10
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 14:10 (Ref:3844252)   #11
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Reportedly Senna has broken ankle, will not race.


I don't think anyone will challenge Toyota unless they have some trouble.
If Toyota should win I very much hope that it will be No. 7 at last.
Only win for this crew (without Lopez) so far was Fuji 2016.

But most importantly I hope that we will have decent fight for the podium place(s) in LMP1 NH which wasn't the case in Spa and LM ultimately.
It is only Rebellion so far. Just like Toyota
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 15:41 (Ref:3844264)   #12
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Did I hear right earlier the #11 SMP is only running two drivers?
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 16:29 (Ref:3844280)   #13
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Did I hear right earlier the #11 SMP is only running two drivers?
Let's see the timing from FP2, but... in FP1 only Button and Aleshin drove it, Petrov didn't drive at all.
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Let's see the timing from FP2, but... in FP1 only Button and Aleshin drove it, Petrov didn't drive at all.
The other car, I don't think Issakyan is involved this weekend
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Trying to find pictures of the new aero kit of the ByKolles. Anyone?

So far in fp2, Toyota up front again with the #7 in the 1:38's. SMP look to be ahead of Rebellion in the 1:40's, but race pace looks a lot closer judging from live timing. Aston Martin are surprisingly near the front in GTE PRO.
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 22:08 (Ref:3844368)   #16
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Is there always this little to talk about before a WEC round? I know the last few seasons would drop off in terms of traffic around here post-Le Mans, but this is surely the lowest post count a WEC thread has accumulated less than 2 days before a race start?

For those attending, I hope it isn't the same story at the circuit!
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 22:37 (Ref:3844371)   #17
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AF Corse Ferrari's don't look good here. Way down in the speed traps as well.
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Old 17 Aug 2018, 22:38 (Ref:3844372)   #18
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Most stuff is in the specific car threads and the I don’t like WEC threads.

I’m looking forward to going, Met up,with someone over hear for the race, but not going till Sunday.
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Old 18 Aug 2018, 01:43 (Ref:3844386)   #19
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Is there always this little to talk about before a WEC round? I know the last few seasons would drop off in terms of traffic around here post-Le Mans, but this is surely the lowest post count a WEC thread has accumulated less than 2 days before a race start?

For those attending, I hope it isn't the same story at the circuit!
Well, there wasn't a thread made until I put this one up late last night (my time). Once qualifying and the race come along there should be more posts, I think.
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Is there always this little to talk about before a WEC round? I know the last few seasons would drop off in terms of traffic around here post-Le Mans, but this is surely the lowest post count a WEC thread has accumulated less than 2 days before a race start?
No wonder considering the state of P1.
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I bought tickets for today and tomorrow but they haven’t arrived.

Anyone knows a Silverstone regular have any suggestions beyond go to ticket office?
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Just seen a note on the Silverstone website about increased security, extra searches and also a limit to the size of bag that is allowed in.

Does this also apply to camera bags?

I would be grateful if someone who is going today could give me a 'heads up' as to how this is being policed and how stringent they are on bag sizes - max 20l being suggested. Knowing how much junk my good lady stuffs into her handbag, we could well have an issue tomorrow!
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AF Corse Ferrari's don't look good here. Way down in the speed traps as well.
Looking a little better this morning in FP3 though ……… along with BMW throwing a few of the bags of sand out!
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Just seen a note on the Silverstone website about increased security, extra searches and also a limit to the size of bag that is allowed in.

Does this also apply to camera bags?

I would be grateful if someone who is going today could give me a 'heads up' as to how this is being policed and how stringent they are on bag sizes - max 20l being suggested. Knowing how much junk my good lady stuffs into her handbag, we could well have an issue tomorrow!


There was no bag searches at the entrance I came in (opposite the Wing) but they may be keener tomorrow.


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