Qualifying live now.
I just checked the app. Practice and qualifying 1 have been and you can watch the replays. Qualifying 2 starts in 15 hours.Does anyone know if the WEC/Le Mans app will be showing live coverage of practice and qualifying in addition to the race?
That's impressive from Toyota and SMP. Rebellion on the other hand are struggling a bit right now. Red flag caused by the #3 Rebellion leaking fluids.Some properly quick times up front right away in Q2:
3:15.4 for Kobayashi's Toyota
3:16.9 for Aleshin's SMP
Hmm, I don't know... The hybrids can run longer, so they'll have to stop less on the pits.
1.3 seconds separating the top 6. Wasn't expecting it to be this close. Toyota may actually have a challenge on their hands.
Yes indeed, but they'll have to push a bit harder than they were expecting and that could result in reliability issues kicking in, possibly. The start will be a spectacle with the SMPs so much faster in a straight line than the Toyotas.Hmm, I don't know... The hybrids can run longer, so they'll have to stop less on the pits.
I hope you're right. I also hope that Lotterer won't f things up at the start of the race again like he did last year. Man, I got mad back then, heh.Yes indeed, but they'll have to push a bit harder than they were expecting and that could result in reliability issues kicking in, possibly. The start will be a spectacle with the SMPs so much faster in a straight line than the Toyotas.
1.3 seconds separating the top 6. Wasn't expecting it to be this close. Toyota may actually have a challenge on their hands.
Indeed. It's taken a while. These are some of the key points:
The traditional British manufacturer will develop a racing car together with Red Bull based on its hypercar Valkyrie. Red Bull technology guru Adrian Newey will be responsible for the design. (...) Toyota has also committed itself to the ACO. The Japanese remain loyal to Le Mans. Toyota will continue next season with the TS050 Hybrid and then develop a new prototype for the duel with Aston Martin.
Wait, so there will be LMP1s and Hypercars running toghether? Will they be put in different classes or they'll be on the same class (with the help of the BoP)?
What could be more evocative than the wail of an Aston Martin V12 leading the charge into the night on the Mulsanne straight?
No rain expected, with average temperatures for the month. Rain wouldn't hinder Toyota perfomance wise, it would however add the usual drama.There is only hours to go now, I cannot wait.
A shame there is nobody to take the fight to the Toyota's, SMP and Rebellion will give it a go but going to be difficult for them, what is the weather supposed to be like, would rain help or hinder them?
That's weird. I wonder what will happen with the LMP2s too, because the current formula is faster than the future hypercars. Will the class be extinct and everyone be moved to the new class?If you watch the video, they will be in the same class (referred to in the video as the Hyper Sport class) with a BoP ensuring performance parity between them.
I think they're cool, specially on prototypes. Without them the car looks... incomplete.
Oh, cool. I just discovered that I'll have to work tomorrow and I'll miss the first hours of the race (exactly the ones Fox Sports Brazil will transmit on saturday), FML...
That's weird. I wonder what will happen with the LMP2s too, because the current formula is faster than the future hypercars. Will the class be extinct and everyone be moved to the new class?
I'm thinking they'll just slow the LMP2 class down a bit, but that would also entail rejigging the GT classes, otherwise the overtaking issue of a few years ago will become a problem again.Oh, cool. I just discovered that I'll have to work tomorrow and I'll miss the first hours of the race (exactly the ones Fox Sports Brazil will transmit on saturday), FML...
That's weird. I wonder what will happen with the LMP2s too, because the current formula is faster than the future hypercars. Will the class be extinct and everyone be moved to the new class?
I think they're cool, specially on prototypes. Without them the car looks... incomplete.
ha, I feel the opposite, like they're tacked on at the end. I like the smooth non-fin look for LMP's and F1. It's purely personal opinion though. :)I think they're cool, specially on prototypes. Without them the car looks... incomplete.
Definitely expecting a lot of variety in the Hypercar class.These 2020 cars are looking awesome. Can't wait for Le Mans next year.
I hope so. Always helps having the evil empire to battle against, lol. Mostly joking, I like Ferrari but I do think they provide a bonus incentive for other manufacturers to compete.Now I wonder if Ferrari will finally return to the top class of sportscar racing and try for their 10th overall Le Mans victory.