WEC Race 2015 WEC Round 7--Shanghai - Page 5

cokata · 1 Nov 2015, 07:38 (Ref:3587116)

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Originally Posted by J Jay

We always knew the 919 was going to race away on the slicktermediate, but those stints on old wets go to show how much work has been done from the season openers to be more gentle on the tyres.

I think it's mostly the new high DF kit. Porsche since 2014 were always running the skinniest wings out of all 3 cars, now that they are on par with audi in that regard, we can see that the tire management is comparable, if not even better for the Porsche. Also another factor is that because they are in the 8mj class they have longer period of time in which they are AWD and that should be an advantage in low grip situations.

Ephaeton · 1 Nov 2015, 07:45 (Ref:3587117)

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Originally Posted by ederss7

Everything Audi do is useless. Porsche are always a step ahead them.

and Audi just did something (go to real slicks) Porsche won't be able to counter for a while. Oh. And they're faster at this point in time.

I don't think it's gonna win it for 'em (edit: but begin doubting my doubt!) but (edit: cut "but" insert "and") it's fun to watch.
(edit: nice to see Audi pull an Audi move - a strong action out of a position of weakness forcing the competitor's hand into action)

TzeiTzei · 1 Nov 2015, 07:47 (Ref:3587118)

This could still get interesting.

Jam3s · 1 Nov 2015, 07:49 (Ref:3587119)

I don't know why the commentator is losing it over this decision, they are a lap ahead and by stopping now are back on the same strat as Audi, they still have a massive advantage. They would have lost more time by trying to stay out on the inters.

ederss7 · 1 Nov 2015, 07:50 (Ref:3587120)

It's an easy call for Porsche. Put slicks on too. Simple. And they will be faster again.

Jam3s · 1 Nov 2015, 08:32 (Ref:3587127)

These commentators say odd things sometimes. Like suggesting Webber stopping earlier would result in more fuel having to go into the car for the last stint which isn't true, it would be the same amount of fuel no matter when he stopped for that final stint (assuming he's already in the pit window, which is was).

Ephaeton · 1 Nov 2015, 08:36 (Ref:3587129)

They do say odd things at times. I give them the benefit of acknowledging the heat of the moment plus the length of the transmission (yes, even though they're pros -- pro race driver make mistakes as well)

TF110 · 1 Nov 2015, 08:45 (Ref:3587131)

Buemi doing 48's. Doing pretty good in the Toyota for what theyre working with.

ederss7 · 1 Nov 2015, 08:47 (Ref:3587132)

They get excited with something that isn't happening.

J Jay · 1 Nov 2015, 08:49 (Ref:3587133)

Rebellion and Strakka both off on ... something. Race might end under yellow to clear this up.

Ephaeton · 1 Nov 2015, 08:49 (Ref:3587134)

#12 crashed (in avoidance of #42?), rebellion has 3 laps of time to repair the thing to not keep #4's championship hopes alive

Jam3s · 1 Nov 2015, 08:49 (Ref:3587135)

Debris on the track, will require a FCY.

TF110 · 1 Nov 2015, 08:49 (Ref:3587136)

Handed CLM the victory.

TzeiTzei · 1 Nov 2015, 08:50 (Ref:3587138)

Damn. Kcmg was about catch the 28 Ligier

Ephaeton · 1 Nov 2015, 08:52 (Ref:3587139)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Handed CLM the victory.

"and away it goes!" ... don't bury a zombie yet when you can still start an apocalypse with it!

TF110 · 1 Nov 2015, 08:57 (Ref:3587140)

#12 back out now. Spoke too soon?

J Jay · 1 Nov 2015, 09:00 (Ref:3587141)

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Originally Posted by TzeiTzei

Damn. Kcmg was about catch the 28 Ligier

Looks like they still might

#28 G-Drive in the gravel.

Ephaeton · 1 Nov 2015, 09:00 (Ref:3587142)

whoa, #28 spins out on its own. KCMG inherits its position now, finishes on the podium after trailing all race long after its first few minutes mistake.

TzeiTzei · 1 Nov 2015, 09:00 (Ref:3587143)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Jay

Looks like they still might

#28 G-Drive in the gravel.

Hah

Wtf are the marshalls doing with the rbellion?

Jam3s · 1 Nov 2015, 09:01 (Ref:3587145)

KCMG will be smiling, great recovery by them.

Grats to the #17, too good.

I wonder if the race control realises they are allowing a car, and a shitload of money to go up in smoke here.

cokata · 1 Nov 2015, 09:02 (Ref:3587146)

Congrats to Porsche! And Fuel by Metallica is playing in the garage

bentley speed 8 · 1 Nov 2015, 09:02 (Ref:3587147)

13 finishes the race on fire. Another race to forget for Rebellion.
Congrats to Porsche for the manufacturers' title.

TzeiTzei · 1 Nov 2015, 09:03 (Ref:3587148)

And congrats to Signatech

Ephaeton · 1 Nov 2015, 09:04 (Ref:3587149)

wow, pegasus racing finished in front of strakka & ESM (and that one G-Drive) -- the michelin wets played a part in that, but still, nice achievement.

The race started kinda lame and kept on improving, thankfully I kept with it throughout.

J Jay · 1 Nov 2015, 09:10 (Ref:3587153)

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Originally Posted by Ephaeton

wow, pegasus racing finished in front of strakka & ESM (and that one G-Drive) -- the michelin wets played a part in that, but still, nice achievement.

The race started kinda lame and kept on improving, thankfully I kept with it throughout.

The icing on the cake was seeing Alex Brundle getting back in a car and showing what he can do. IIRC he doesn't have a drive for next year yet, hopefully drives like this will get him one.

Wait ... didn't Vilander do something like four straight hours in the #51? I only remember seeing Bruni get in the car in the last third of the race.

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