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3 May 2018, 07:24 (Ref:3819028) | #1 | |
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6 Hours Of Spa-Francorchamps 3-5 May 2018
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3 May 2018, 08:13 (Ref:3819038) | #2 | ||
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Good times!
Still trying to work out how we have 10 spend-what-you-like LMP1s but 8 cost capped LMP2s, but I'm very happy about it. |
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3 May 2018, 08:27 (Ref:3819041) | #3 | ||
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Because Cost Capping never works
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3 May 2018, 10:25 (Ref:3819060) | #4 | |
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Cost caps are Devil's work.
Anyway Dragonspeed is angry and fuming because of ACO's new artificial stint limitation http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/l...length-limits/ |
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3 May 2018, 10:46 (Ref:3819064) | #6 | ||
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The only saving grace for the ACO is that regardless what they do, the hybrid and nonhybrids do have their own individual regulations that do not match, and are mot really even intended to match in performance (regulations do not say they need to). Then again if the separation is as wide as it seem Nonhybrid could just become LMP2, current LMP2 new LMP3, and current LMP3 new LMP4. But obviously hybrid-only P1 with 2 cars isn't too good looking on paper... |
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3 May 2018, 10:46 (Ref:3819065) | #7 | |||
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Surprised that the 'OTHER' Toyota hasn't been shackled by something or other! |
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3 May 2018, 10:59 (Ref:3819068) | #8 | |
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For the moment non-hybrids are looking quite good and close.
Alonso fastest. But not Ginetta... they didn't set a lap yet. And Maldonado - amazing... this Oreca LMP2 is fast, no wonder that in LMP1 version it is good out of the box. |
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I like Dragonspeeds response: “We’re spending a fortune on engines for using a fuel flow sensor. We’re spending triple the money than the P2 engine to run lean, to then save fuel. It’s pretty stupid.” |
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3 May 2018, 11:30 (Ref:3819072) | #10 | ||
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Im a bit confused did they set a limit on the number of laps or just adjust the tank capacity?
The eot document says Quote:
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3 May 2018, 13:34 (Ref:3819104) | #12 | |
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Tank capacity + max fuel energy per lap defines exact numbers of "green" laps per stint, so yes a hard cap. The only way to get more laps would be to use less fuel than allowed, but of course that degrades performance.
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3 May 2018, 14:31 (Ref:3819112) | #13 | |
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Then i don't understand the article by sportscar365 as they cann still run lean to extend their stint
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3 May 2018, 11:32 (Ref:3819073) | #14 | ||
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I wonder what the story is with Manor?
https://twitter.com/The__Advantage/s...308711424?s=19 Track running costs money... |
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3 May 2018, 11:16 (Ref:3819069) | #16 | |
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Look at BMW and Aston Martin. Please ACO, please don't capitulate to their whinging. Please.
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3 May 2018, 11:36 (Ref:3819076) | #17 | |
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We need to stop calling it EoT now. It was an EoT. But when you're setting artificial stint lengths it's no longer EoT and is purely BoP now.
LMP1 is a BoP class now. |
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3 May 2018, 11:42 (Ref:3819079) | #18 | |
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And the best sector 2 goes to... BR1. (in HD i guess).
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3 May 2018, 15:12 (Ref:3819117) | #20 | ||
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So far I've seen zero confirmation that a LMP1 car is not allowed to run more than 17 laps in a stint. |
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SPA 2018 - LE MANS 2018 During the two first race events, the performances will be analysed and checked in comparison with the homologated data sheet during each session. If the analysis will not be possible due to lack of confidence of the onboard data or lack of proper dry running conditions, FIA/ACO will keep the possibility to take some precaution on the fuel allocation of LMP1NH for the race. If some adjustments are necessary, before Le Mans 2018, it could be done for any engine type (NA or TC) of LMP1NH by: Addition of a maximum of +20kg ballast associated with minimum weight increase of +20kg; Reduction of the maximum fuel flow (with associated fuel/lap and fuel/stint) without changing engine hardware homologation; Any other adjustments required if necessary. In terms of stint length, in any case, the maximum number of ‘green’ laps (without safety car, slow zone(s) and not depending on track conditions) should not exceed 11 laps for LMP1H and 10 laps for LMP1NH in Le Mans 2018 race and 19 laps for LMP1H and 17 laps for LMP1NH in Spa 2018 race. |
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3 May 2018, 15:42 (Ref:3819123) | #22 | ||
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Presumably that is what is being referred to.
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3 May 2018, 12:24 (Ref:3819084) | #23 | ||
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Just an observation, comparing Practice 1 times to last years Q times;
GTE-AM, 2 seconds quicker than last year Pole, 2.16.6 compared to last years Pole of 2.18.6. GTE-Pro, 0.003 quicker than last years Pole, LMP2, 0.8 sec slower than last years Pole, Toyota, nearly 4 seconds slower than they qualified last year, but still 1-2 in the timing sheets. That's a fair bit of sand. |
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3 May 2018, 12:39 (Ref:3819087) | #24 | ||
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Apples and oranges. Compare FP1 2017 to FP1 2018 though, there's less than half a second in it (1:57.940 vs 1:58.392).
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3 May 2018, 12:36 (Ref:3819086) | #25 | |
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There was always big improvement in every practice session for LMP1H in last couple of seasons. So I think come qualifying they will get there.
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