[WEC Race] Bahrain 2024

[joeb]

Originally Posted by J Jay

Sounds like RLM have taken over WEC commentary sound levels.

My experience with RLM today has been that it is super quiet.

[Gerard C]

BMW to put new tires. Dries will be happy, full attack mode on.

[Articus]

The BMW driver has been told that the 51 and the 6 will need to stop twice while they will need to stop once. I don't think that's true. The 51 and the 6 will try and stretch the fuel mileage. That's the only reason they would have stayed out.

[Gerard C]

Yes but he's been told full boost too.

[tomcug]

Originally Posted by Articus

I don't think that's true. The 51 and the 6 will try and stretch the fuel mileage. That's the only reason they would have stayed out.

Either way the 51 and 6 need an entire tank at the last stop while the others need just half. That's a major gain, best chance for Bimmer to win.

[Articus]

The 51 Ferrari has been doing 61 minute stints. The 6 Porsche has been doing 59 minute stints. They are currently at half tanks. They should be able to get to the end with only 1 more stop.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Articus

The BMW driver has been told that the 51 and the 6 will need to stop twice while they will need to stop once. I don't think that's true. The 51 and the 6 will try and stretch the fuel mileage. That's the only reason they would have stayed out.

This extended sc period helps with mileage, but can't go 1.5 stints....

[tomcug]

Originally Posted by Articus

They should be able to get to the end with only 1 more stop.

True but others will need less fuel at their last stop.

[Articus]

Originally Posted by tomcug

Either way the 51 and 6 need an entire tank at the last stop while the others need just half. That's a major gain, best chance for Bimmer to win.

Yes but the 51 and the 6 will have a considerable pace advantage due to the fuel weight difference on this restart. They should be able to make up a bunch of laptime in clear air.

[Gerard C]

#12 tyre puncture. bad luck

[J Jay]

Originally Posted by tomcug

The 50 & 5 just came in.
The 51 & 6 bottled it totally I think, pits closed

#6 is running some majorly old tires, probably wanting track position now then new tyres for the final two stints.


As per their radio, #51 have also factored tyres into their strategy.