Why Weaver quit?

[pink69]

Recently , James Weaver quit Bently due to safety Problems after Albereto was killed. However , I think that wasn't a good reason as a GT1 car is safer than a Prototype as there is a roof on a GT car to protect your head. Prove lies with Peter Dumbreck and Mark Webber , who both survived big accidents unhurt , when driving a GT1.

[Ickxfan]

Regarding the safety of the enclosed cars, your probably correct. However, anytime a driver has any doubts about his car, for safety reasons, not driving seems appropriate. I certainly hopes he finds another, more suitable ride. He should be at Le Mans.

[Heeltoe6]

Whatever additional safety the closed top can provide, I am sure in his mind it was modest compared to what he felt was a heightened risk

[KC]

James Weaver is a seasoned and excellent sports car racer and I find it hard to believe that he would quit a race team like Bentley over just some minor safety issue. It must be quite a bit larger problem than anyone outside the team realizes. It might also be the initial reaction since the death of his friend Alboreto. He is not a young man and may be re-analyzing his reasons to continue racing. Personally I think he will emerge driving for another team and he should do well.

[pink69]

Well they have named his replacement. He will be replaced by Eric Van der Pole as expected.

[Ickxfan]

Eric van de Poele, another of the many excellent Belgian sports car racers, will be an excellent replacement in the AuBentley. The Bentley , although its their first year, is very much an offshoot of the Audi R8 program, and will play a major role in this year's race.