WEC WEC 2023 Season - A new beginning! - Page 5

**Aysedasi** · 12 Jan 2023, 09:48 (Ref:4139836)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

I’m confuzzled, I thought BMW were entering the frame this year?

No, 2024 for WEC.

Coach Ep · 12 Jan 2023, 13:57 (Ref:4139867)

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Originally Posted by Tique

An next year, 6 of those LMP2 have already committed to Hypercar

8.

Maybe United can get their hands on one of the 2024 customer Porsches?

kartman24 · 12 Jan 2023, 15:52 (Ref:4139898)

Can`t believe United won`t be on the grid next year with at least one Hypercar with their pedigree.

kdr · 12 Jan 2023, 16:31 (Ref:4139907)

Hopeful the reason United haven't been mentioned in regards to any sort of customer car is they're hanging on for something else..

broadrun96 · 12 Jan 2023, 16:44 (Ref:4139909)

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Originally Posted by veeten

Then again, they probably got a good look at how Toto Wolff and FIA/FOM are presently acting about Andretti and decided, "we're not going to be like that" and decided to give ByKolles the "go-ahead".

Entirely different animal though, previous regime gave the constructors a say and Bernie sold the rights to outside of FIA group. WEC is FIA decision with some talks with constructors but they don't make the regs

broadrun96 · 12 Jan 2023, 16:46 (Ref:4139910)

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Originally Posted by kartman24

Can`t believe United won`t be on the grid next year with at least one Hypercar with their pedigree.

Who's though? Porsche already sold theirs and don't have extras. Caddy has their fill, Acura ain't selling any more as of yet, and other than SGR who's out there with a car??

TF110 · 12 Jan 2023, 17:07 (Ref:4139920)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

Who's though? Porsche already sold theirs and don't have extras. Caddy has their fill, Acura ain't selling any more as of yet, and other than SGR who's out there with a car??

Theres Lamborghini but I don't see them as an option. So do they hope for McLaren to join or try their luck elsewhere?

**joeb** · 12 Jan 2023, 17:53 (Ref:4139933)

Has anybody mentioned the Corvette for Keating officially on the list? That has to be good news, one more run for the GTE Vette.

J Jay · 12 Jan 2023, 19:12 (Ref:4139945)

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Originally Posted by kartman24

Can`t believe United won`t be on the grid next year with at least one Hypercar with their pedigree.

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Originally Posted by kdr

Hopeful the reason United haven't been mentioned in regards to any sort of customer car is they're hanging on for something else..

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Originally Posted by TF110

Theres Lamborghini but I don't see them as an option. So do they hope for McLaren to join or try their luck elsewhere?

At this point, it's McLaren or bust for United Autosports; the close association has likely worked against them by keeping other manufacturers away. They put the feelers out in spring/summer last year, but it was too late by then.

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Yes the Vanwall is going to catch fire. But it should be given the right to. And not cast aside just because Peugeot, Toyota and Porsche have decided to throw some money at the series for a while.

Jokes aside, this is spot on. With so many factory-backed entrants already, I am truly glad the ACO have been able/seen sense to keep the Le Mans dream alive for anyone who has the money to, errrr, burn.

kartman24 · 12 Jan 2023, 21:17 (Ref:4139969)

`to keep the Le Mans dream alive for anyone who has the money to, errrr, burn.`

I see what you did there! :-P

crooky · 13 Jan 2023, 10:11 (Ref:4140022)

Is there any indication when the FIA will lock in the date for the Portugal round?

At the moment there's a possibility that the Chinese Grand Prix might be dropped for a race in Portugal which of course is the exact same day the WEC is meant to be racing..

broadrun96 · 13 Jan 2023, 13:06 (Ref:4140037)

I would not expect ANYTHING to be announced until then as FIA would not want to announce and the retract and get all the WEC is the greatest fans in a tizzy. Sorry but even the track would boot WEC for an F1 practice session if we're all being honest

kdr · 13 Jan 2023, 16:52 (Ref:4140073)

Wasn't the Chinese GP cancelled at the start of December?

Akrapovic · 13 Jan 2023, 19:50 (Ref:4140090)

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Originally Posted by kdr

Wasn't the Chinese GP cancelled at the start of December?

Yes, but the organisers are trying to reinstate it. But the bigger issue is that Chinas potential replacement is Portimao - and it's the same date as WEC Portimao.

TF110 · 13 Jan 2023, 22:54 (Ref:4140103)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Yes, but the organisers are trying to reinstate it. But the bigger issue is that Chinas potential replacement is Portimao - and it's the same date as WEC Portimao.

A double header weekend sounds... well I'd like to see if a shared weekend would ever work. Has it happened before? Imsa/Indycar?

**joeb** · 13 Jan 2023, 23:38 (Ref:4140109)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Yes, but the organisers are trying to reinstate it. But the bigger issue is that Chinas potential replacement is Portimao - and it's the same date as WEC Portimao.

That is one of the most on character FIA things to do, of all the places either series could be racing, they could end up with an overlapping schedule on the same track!

So I guess we can discuss, if WEC has to move, where would a good replacement in Europe be?

broadrun96 · 14 Jan 2023, 00:03 (Ref:4140112)

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Originally Posted by TF110

A double header weekend sounds... well I'd like to see if a shared weekend would ever work. Has it happened before? Imsa/Indycar?

IMSA and Indy have shared a few events and have Long Beach now and Detroit in the past, IMSA and WEC share Sebring once more, Indy and Cup shared Indy GP last year F1 ain't keen on sharing with anything above F2/3 and Supercup it seems

Mike E · 14 Jan 2023, 00:18 (Ref:4140114)

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Originally Posted by joeb

That is one of the most on character FIA things to do, of all the places either series could be racing, they could end up with an overlapping schedule on the same track!

So I guess we can discuss, if WEC has to move, where would a good replacement in Europe be?

In April, somewhere else in southern Europe. Barcelona, Paul Ricard, Aragon, Imola...

Or Silverstone and to hell with the sleet and incessant wind

Coach Ep · 14 Jan 2023, 01:34 (Ref:4140117)

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Originally Posted by TF110

A double header weekend sounds... well I'd like to see if a shared weekend would ever work. Has it happened before? Imsa/Indycar?

St. Pete GP, Mid-Ohio, Miami GP (02/02), Baltimore. Lots of street races.

PhilipR · 14 Jan 2023, 11:25 (Ref:4140136)

Oh wait! I was planning on buying tickets and flights for Portimao in April. Is there a chance the race might not take place on that weekend?

**Aysedasi** · 14 Jan 2023, 13:32 (Ref:4140140)

Seems possible.... might be best to wait a while....

TF110 · 14 Jan 2023, 18:51 (Ref:4140163)

I shoulda worded my question a little better. I know IMSA/INDY share sometimes, so I was alluding to F1/WEC sharing in the same way. I think itd be spectacular actually. It might have an actual benefit and have some fan crossover. I just don't see f1's management keen on the idea sharing the ticket sales etc.

RL17 · 14 Jan 2023, 20:35 (Ref:4140169)

Can’t see anything merging into the whole F1 circus of media and teams customer/VIP programs unless WEC in just a bit race at early am Saturday morning.

Much better to take £50m (small change for F1) relocation fee and run WEC at Silverstone or somewhere.

**Aysedasi** · 14 Jan 2023, 21:35 (Ref:4140173)

I agree, I think the WEC needs to stay well away from F1.... You never know what they might catch if they don't isolate.....

J Jay · 14 Jan 2023, 22:31 (Ref:4140175)

With F1 making money for the teams now, I doubt they (the teams) will want anything upsetting the apple cart.

Taking the money and running (at Silverstone pretty please?) would be the best option if it happens.

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