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28 Dec 2011, 19:52
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There are a couple of ex F1 drivers from Germany looking for drives, old F1 drivers can make fast prototype drivers.
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28 Dec 2011, 22:16
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Originally Posted by Simmi
I really don't think it's cut and dry that Porsche will plug their existing drivers into the LMP1.
I'd expect a fairly aggressive recruitment campaign and some big names in the mix. A crack at a World Championship representing Porsche is a big honour.
If Porsche did want to bring up their guys they would need to farm them out to other LMP teams to gain experience IMO starting now. Similar to what Pug arranged with Vernay. This season has shown the need for heightened racecraft when onboard these machines.
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I agree . I would think a good mix is the solution , experiance & youth .
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28 Dec 2011, 23:03
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Originally Posted by wolfhound
There are a couple of ex F1 drivers from Germany looking for drives, old F1 drivers can make fast prototype drivers.
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I would love to see Schumacher somehow getting involved with this Porsche LMP1 project. I know it's virtually impossible but would be pretty much eye candy. 
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28 Dec 2011, 23:04
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My opinion for 2014 Porsche LMP1 lineup:
Bernhard-Dumas-Luhr (former Porsche)
Long (former Penske Porsche) -Lieb (former Penske Porsche)-Holzer
Heidfeld-Duval-Webber (fantasy idea)
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28 Dec 2011, 23:37
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Originally Posted by ronnie peterson
I would love to see Schumacher somehow getting involved with this Porsche LMP1 project. I know it's virtually impossible but would be pretty much eye candy. |
You must be joking ..... have that premadonna in sportscars !!!  .....
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29 Dec 2011, 00:14
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Would Porsche do selected rounds in 2013, to prepare 2014??????
When leaving the rules for 2014?
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29 Dec 2011, 00:20
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Originally Posted by gustavobamba
Would Porsche do selected rounds in 2013, to prepare 2014??????
When leaving the rules for 2014?
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Probably because the cars built for the 2014 regs aren't allowed to be run before that?
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29 Dec 2011, 00:23
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You must be joking ..... have that premadonna in sportscars !!! ..... |
Even Nigel raced them so why wouldn't Michael be?
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29 Dec 2011, 00:26
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Even Nigel raced them so why wouldn't Michael be?
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Well, Michael has raced at Le Mans before too. Almost won overall too. Some think his attitude is "been there, done that." Anyway, I have not watched an F1 race since back when Michael was racing a red car, but it is my understanding that Michael is paid very well to race with F1 rejects where he is now. Why pass up on the money in order to race F1 rejects while being paid much less?
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29 Dec 2011, 01:31
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You must be joking ..... have that premadonna in sportscars !!! ..... |
He came 5th in 1991 at Le Mans, driving for Sauber Mercedes.
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"If you're not winning you're not trying."
Colin Chapman.
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29 Dec 2011, 01:38
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Schumacher has been talking about how he considers Le Mans to be too dangerous, I don't think he'll ever come back.
Can't really say I want him to either...
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29 Dec 2011, 02:35
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He came 5th in 1991 at Le Mans, driving for Sauber Mercedes.
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Im well aware of where he made his name , I was there to witness his exceptional driving , still dont want him in sportscars . He thinks LM is too dangerous ..... arrogant comment coming from him , as I remember him taking out someone , and he did it on purpose . Taking out someone so he could wrap up a championship .....
He is the one thats dangerous , not the track !!!
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29 Dec 2011, 05:32
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But , I cant see all their GT drivers going P1 . Some of them will have to stay with GT I expect , and they now need to hire young blood , get them trained up for when they need to support a P1 and GT effort , along with everything else .
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I agree that not all the current drivers will land up in LMP1, but I am almost sure that the seniority (in rank) of the current drivers will give them the first shot at obtaining a seat.
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29 Dec 2011, 05:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronnie peterson
Bergmeister was quite fast with the DP @ Daytona last year.
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You are quite correct. Don't get me wrong. Bergmeister is one hell of a driver.
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His height shouldn't be an issue considering that Wurz has been driving the 908.
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Mr G has addressed this issue.
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29 Dec 2011, 05:37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ronnie peterson
I would love to see Schumacher somehow getting involved with this Porsche LMP1 project. I know it's virtually impossible but would be pretty much eye candy. |
He is a Mercedes man, and I think perhaps Porsche is looking for some younger blood.
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