The never ending Toyota return to Le Mans (LMP1) thread

[gwyllion]

Wurz has taken over the wheel from Lapierre.

Originally Posted by @Nico_Lapierre

@alex_wurz I've seen a very cute fish on the back straight...you turn to explore !

This morning the track was very wet. It is unclear whether the weather conditions have already improved.

Originally Posted by ‏@antdavidson

At a very wet Paul Ricard testing with @Toyota_Hybrid. Hopefully conditions will be a bit better next month for #lemans24!

[Simmi]

Good to see Ant is also taking part in the test.

Might have to revert back to my old Toyota avatar if I'm lucky enough to get picked for the LM garage visit!

[gwyllion]

Originally Posted by gwyllion

This morning the track was very wet. It is unclear whether the weather conditions have already improved.

Still wet apparently.

Originally Posted by @antdavidson

@alex_wurz is putting the laps in at a very damp Paul Ricard. 14.5c and rain in the south of France? #should'vegonetosilverstone!

Originally Posted by @Sebastien_buemi

Testing started and it is wet...!

Not sure what to make of this tweet from Toyota:

Originally Posted by @Toyota_Hybrid

As you probably know, TOYOTA Racing is testing this week with the TS030 HYBRID. But we are not only working on track... http://pic.twitter.com/MLNrgbfF

[Acid09]

Originally Posted by gwyllion

Not sure what to make of this tweet from Toyota:

The usual marketing stuff, introducing team/drivers with a promo piece whatever..

Either that or they´re contemplating to food poison the Audi crew

[tyronnezx]

Originally Posted by gregtummer

So will we see the return of the "Wake Me When Audi Breaks" T-Shirts this year at Le Mans?

What for? u'll have to bin it next year

[deggis]

Originally Posted by Ultimo

After reading this thread for seemingly billions of years, I felt I should make a contribution via meme generator.



That being said, I would like to see Toyota win I think...

Maybe next year?

[gwyllion]

A short report from yesterday's test:

Originally Posted by @alex_wurz

Good amount of laps today, equal amount of aquaplaning at times, some lessons learned, some improvements done, good days work @Toyota_Hybrid

The weather is better today:

Originally Posted by @alex_wurz

Oh, sunshine in south of france, didn't have that since some time... Testing Toyota LeMans car at LeCastellet #letsgettheslicksoutboys

[gwyllion]

Originally Posted by TF110

Any news or confirmation about Sarrazin joining Toyota?

According http://twitter.com/#!/dsceditor/stat...86063319310337 Sarrazin tested yesterday.

[TF110]

Looks like the track may be getting better for them! Buemi did a double stint and finished about an hour ago. Who's driving now? https://twitter.com/#!/Toyota_Hybrid...23580747825152 2 hours ago Wurz tweeted the sun was coming out, and almost time for slicks https://twitter.com/#!/alex_wurz/sta...94376002011136

[Simmi]

Crossing all my fingers the test finishes up okay!

[TF110]

With the track drying out I think they'll be fine. Lots of run-off at Paul Ricard to catch them in a mistake especially with a dry track, be able to slow in time without an impact unless something goes terribly wrong.

[gwyllion]

Tell that to Minassian. During last year's winter testing the 908 flew over the fence and landed on the airport.

BTW The crash that ruined the previous TS030 monocoque also happened at fairly low speed.

[Victor_RO]

Sixth driver for Toyota should be announced towards the end of the week, the ACO have given Toyota dispensation to do that (in the context of the Le Mans driver list being released today) according to Dagys.

[gwyllion]

Sarrazin is still listed at Starworks. Not sure if that is a sign.

Of course if Starworks would suddenly list Montagny on the entry list, Toyota's surprise is sort of ruined

[TF110]

Originally Posted by gwyllion

Tell that to Minassian. During last year's winter testing the 908 flew over the fence and landed on the airport.

BTW The crash that ruined the previous TS030 monocoque also happened at fairly low speed.

It happened in the wet. I didn't say a crash is out of question. I said with the run-off and the track being dry if a mistake happens it should help avoid a crash (I hope).