Audi LMP1 Discussion - Page 94

**joeb** · 5 Dec 2011, 13:50 (Ref:2995530)

I didn't know where else to post this, but after a massive supercar crash in Japan, dsceditor had this to say on Twitter to Alan McNish:

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dsceditor Graham Goodwin
@
@AllanMcNish - Appaling - you'd think anyone would be able to see a bright red Ferrari in front - Hang on a minute.......;-)

Ouch!

Victor_RO · 5 Dec 2011, 14:26 (Ref:2995542)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I didn't know where else to post this, but after a massive supercar crash in Japan, dsceditor had this to say on Twitter to Alan McNish:

Ouch!

They'll probably be ribbing on Allan and joking around about that crash for the rest of his career. Just look at Silverstone, one spin in practice and the RLM guys were joking about that for the whole weekend.

Just shows that they're on friendly terms.

Tim the Grey · 5 Dec 2011, 14:44 (Ref:2995552)

Alan will be laughing at that one too. Even if through gritted teeth...

I suspect one or two 'semi-detatched' Audi drivers have been approached by people involved in the pending new entries from various manufacturers. They may be just letting everyone know that they are a/ available, and b/ of interest SOMEWHERE...
It lets them up the ante with Audi, without upsetting the good Doktor!

chernaudi · 5 Dec 2011, 23:48 (Ref:2995797)

It seems that there's even more fuel for the fire for the Super GT drivers to Audi rumor: In the Super GT thread, it's been suggested that Nismo will be testing possible rookie candidates in the #23 GT-R soon. Whoever may end up being selected could be Ben's replacement if he runs in the WEC, and even though he hasn't been as vocal about it as Lotterer (who wants a multi-year Audi Sport contract), he could end up being an Audi man for a while if that's where he wants to go.

NelisB · 6 Dec 2011, 10:27 (Ref:2995942)

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Originally Posted by chernaudi

It seems that there's even more fuel for the fire for the Super GT drivers to Audi rumor: In the Super GT thread, it's been suggested that Nismo will be testing possible rookie candidates in the #23 GT-R soon. Whoever may end up being selected could be Ben's replacement if he runs in the WEC, and even though he hasn't been as vocal about it as Lotterer (who wants a multi-year Audi Sport contract), he could end up being an Audi man for a while if that's where he wants to go.

I just don´t see Audi letting the current champions walk away to other teams and manufacturers. There´s just to much marketing to be made out of a Le Mans winner.

gwyllion · 6 Dec 2011, 13:12 (Ref:2996004)

The same could be said about DTM champions, but still Martin Tomczyk goes from Audi to BMW...

Mal · 8 Dec 2011, 08:51 (Ref:2996883)

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Originally Posted by NelisB

I just don´t see Audi letting the current champions walk away to other teams and manufacturers. There´s just to much marketing to be made out of a Le Mans winner.

Not only that but both of them produced fantastic drives at LM this year and would be worthy drivers to take on a long term Audi role.

AGD · 8 Dec 2011, 09:20 (Ref:2996898)

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Originally Posted by Mal

Not only that but both of them produced fantastic drives at LM this year and would be worthy drivers to take on a long term Audi role.

I don't know why, but I looked up Treluyer's age a couple months back and was pretty shocked to realize he is as old as he is. He's certainly not old, but he's older than I thought. Either way, he should still have several more productive years, but 2011 showed that LMP1 might be becoming a young man's game ala F1 and Indycar. Marcel is not a pup either, but that is a little less shocking given his vast experience in big scale European racing. Lotterer seems like the kind of guy that Audi/VAG would want to lock up for many years, but we'll see. It's a very good time to be his agent, that's for sure.

MitchZ06 · 8 Dec 2011, 09:59 (Ref:2996917)

Not to mention all 3 haven't had accidents in the closed top car...

Mal · 8 Dec 2011, 12:46 (Ref:2996978)

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Originally Posted by AGD

I don't know why, but I looked up Treluyer's age a couple months back and was pretty shocked to realize he is as old as he is. He's certainly not old, but he's older than I thought. Either way, he should still have several more productive years, but 2011 showed that LMP1 might be becoming a young man's game ala F1 and Indycar. Marcel is not a pup either, but that is a little less shocking given his vast experience in big scale European racing. Lotterer seems like the kind of guy that Audi/VAG would want to lock up for many years, but we'll see. It's a very good time to be his agent, that's for sure.

I dont know about a young mans game. It is only this year when both are in their 40`s that we have considered McNish and TK to be anything other than the quickest most effective drivers in Sportscars.

It will be interesting over the next few years to see if it grows to the point where some young drivers would choose a works sportscar drive over a 2nd or 3rd division drive in F1

Lola T70 · 9 Dec 2011, 05:09 (Ref:2997382)

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Originally Posted by MitchZ06

Not to mention all 3 haven't had accidents in the closed top car...

Not quite true and also had 3 out of 3 crashes last year!

gwyllion · 12 Dec 2011, 20:16 (Ref:2998906)

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Rumours2: Audi completely redesigning R18.yes, heard this already, but motivation to correct car's vision issue has led to complete redesign

source: http://twitter.com/#!/mulsannescorne...52384946028544

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More on R18 redesign: NOT driven by visibility "issue" says another source. But that is another confirmation that it's occurring.

source: http://twitter.com/#!/mulsannescorne...63755816226818

The Badger · 12 Dec 2011, 22:28 (Ref:2998953)

It should not be the decision of the designer to correct this , it should be addressed by an ACO sanctioned rule change .

henk4 · 12 Dec 2011, 22:31 (Ref:2998956)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

It should not be the decision of the designer to correct this , it should be addressed by an ACO sanctioned rule change .

well, you might expect that any sensible constructor will field a car from which the driver can see the road....do we need to regulate that too?

TF110 · 13 Dec 2011, 20:00 (Ref:2999336)

You'll end up with ugly high rooflines that look out of proportion with the cars if the ACO get involved.

Pandamasque · 14 Dec 2011, 01:13 (Ref:2999504)

It's not about the hight. It's about the narrowness of the greenhouse to minimize drag and the thickness of the A-pillars (safety). ACO should mandate wider cockpits (Group-C or GT-One style), that would improve both safety and visibility. Also would look a lot better too.

MulsanneMike · 14 Dec 2011, 01:22 (Ref:2999505)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

It should not be the decision of the designer to correct this , it should be addressed by an ACO sanctioned rule change .

Why? One car has incidents but the others don't...the ball is in Audi's court to correct the issues, why do we need the ACO to hold their hand (and everyone else)?

lms · 14 Dec 2011, 12:41 (Ref:2999649)

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Originally Posted by Pandamasque

It's not about the hight. It's about the narrowness of the greenhouse to minimize drag and the thickness of the A-pillars (safety). ACO should mandate wider cockpits (Group-C or GT-One style), that would improve both safety and visibility. Also would look a lot better too.

they should absolutely not. It seems audi learned from this (from their drivers feedback I would assume) and there is a rumor that they are redesigning that area of the car. Enough with the stupid restrictions by the ACO!!! Somehow I cant believe that any team would sacrifice safety for some more aero or fuel efficiency. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with the current rules.

Mike: Yes. The teams know what to do and im sure they will address the issue.

lms · 14 Dec 2011, 12:47 (Ref:2999650)

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Originally Posted by TF110

You'll end up with ugly high rooflines that look out of proportion with the cars if the ACO get involved.

we will see what the 2014 cars look like....

Fogelhund · 14 Dec 2011, 16:09 (Ref:2999719)

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Originally Posted by lms

we will see what the 2014 cars look like....

LMDP's?

henk4 · 14 Dec 2011, 16:20 (Ref:2999725)

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Originally Posted by TF110

You'll end up with ugly high rooflines that look out of proportion with the cars if the ACO get involved.

was the ACO ever involved in any way with the design of the Daytona prototypes? If not, then what you are saying is utter nonsense, but ACO bashing seems to be popular these days.

gustavobamba · 14 Dec 2011, 17:04 (Ref:2999758)

I´m not a big Photoshop genius but if Audi put the windscreen taller it wouldn't look that bad

see the pictures below:

Note: I made a Jpeg picture how do i post it in here??? anybody knows???

gustavobamba · 14 Dec 2011, 17:11 (Ref:2999767)

Well just look at this:

http://gustavobamba.deviantart.com/a...tion-273918552

This picture is just for illustrate the Windscreen modification and that a little change don´t transform the car in a DP :-)

CTD · 14 Dec 2011, 17:28 (Ref:2999777)

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Originally Posted by gustavobamba

Well just look at this:

http://gustavobamba.deviantart.com/a...tion-273918552

This picture is just for illustrate the Windscreen modification and that a little change don´t transform the car in a DP :-)

Nice!.
Could you do a whole 2014 proposed regulation package?

gustavobamba · 14 Dec 2011, 17:31 (Ref:2999781)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Nice!.
Could you do a whole 2014 proposed regulation package?

I don´t have the skill ´s to do that, but i wish it :-)

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