Peugeot 2010-2011 (Temporarily Closed)

[protopuma]

Any one else catch this? "Sam likes the new Peugeot LMP1 V8 engine and won't be suprised to see it at the Daytona 24 next year" from http://twitter.com/RacecarEngineer

[CTD]

Originally Posted by protopuma

Any one else catch this? "Sam likes the new Peugeot LMP1 V8 engine and won't be suprised to see it at the Daytona 24 next year" from http://twitter.com/RacecarEngineer

This is a bit odd, as the new engine shouldn't even be ready for the test bench yet! (if you compare to the V12 HDI)

[Dead-Eye]

Originally Posted by CTD

This is a bit odd, as the new engine shouldn't even be ready for the test bench yet! (if you compare to the V12 HDI)

I'd say it should be in a car and testing on a track no later than at the end of the year...in that case I don't think it's odd that substantial work has already been done.

[CTD]

Originally Posted by Dead-Eye

I'd say it should be in a car and testing on a track no later than at the end of the year...in that case I don't think it's odd that substantial work has already been done.

The first V12 was first ready up to Le Mans, and thereafter it went into the test bench.
They might have the block ready?

[Speed-King]

I might be wrong, but isn't the really weird thing about this tweet the part about Daytona...?

[Tom908V12]

So after the ACO press conference we know one of the drivers for each of the 908s at Le Mans: Wurz, Minassian and Bourdais

No Brabham anymore but to me it's no surprise at all(I bet no Klien and no Pagenaud neither)

[FIRE]

Originally Posted by Speed-King

I might be wrong, but isn't the really weird thing about this tweet the part about Daytona...?

yes....

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Tom908V12

So after the ACO press conference we know one of the drivers for each of the 908s at Le Mans: Wurz, Minassian and Bourdais

No Brabham anymore but to me it's no surprise at all(I bet no Klien and no Pagenaud neither)

I think Pagenaud might be in a Peugeot this year. so far Highcroft doesn't have him listed for a seat in P2

[cmk]

Since basically no teams listed more than one driver, from what I've seen, I don't think that speaks to anything. I believe both Brabham and Pagenaud will be in the Highcroft car. I could be wrong though!:

[Dead-Eye]

Isn't there a rule this year about having to have one gentlemant in the car in P2? In that case I'd expect Dayton to fill the third spot.

[Jonerz]

Question already asked. Never mind.

Chris

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by cmk

I believe both Brabham and Pagenaud will be in the Highcroft car.

Certainly today's Highcroft press release implies Pagenaud will be driving for them at Le Mans with Marino completing the trio.

[WMUCarGuy]

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Certainly today's Highcroft press release implies Pagenaud will be driving for them at Le Mans with Marino completing the trio.

The press release states: "He (Brabham) will defend his ALMS crown with the Frenchman (Pagenaud)", but states nothing of Pagenaud being with the team at the 24 Hours.

And the 24 Hours entry list already lists Brabham and Franchitti for Highcroft and the 3rd driver must be an amateur (Duncan perhaps?).

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by WMUCarGuy

The press release states: "He (Brabham) will defend his ALMS crown with the Frenchman (Pagenaud)", but states nothing of Pagenaud being with the team at the 24 Hours.

And the 24 Hours entry list already lists Brabham and Franchitti for Highcroft and the 3rd driver must be an amateur (Duncan perhaps?).

Fair comment, especially since Pagenaud doesn't appear as a named driver on the entry list. I was focusing more on Duncan's comment that "While our drivers have been to Le Mans........".

Incidentally, I believe you are wrong regarding any stipulation that one of the drivers must be a 'gentleman'. That rule, as far as I'm aware, relates only to the LMS, not Le Mans.

We'll see.............

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Fair comment, especially since Pagenaud doesn't appear as a named driver on the entry list. I was focusing more on Duncan's comment that "While our drivers have been to Le Mans........".


We'll see.............

I think Marino ran with Drayson last year, and Brabs well....

[Tom908V12]

Less than 9 days to go before the press conference

[Félix]

The way I understand it, Pagenaud has a contract with Peugeot for Le Mans.

They have 9 seats to fill and it looks like half of them are uncertain or gone.

[cmk]

Marshall Pruett seems to believe that Pagenaud will be with Peugeot, which is a bit of a surprise to me. Career-wise, however, with Acura now gone it would be a wise move to maintain a contact with a bona-fide manufacturer running a programme they are intending to continue. The man has a lot of talent for any team to appreciate.

Pruett also brings up the need to run an amateur in each P2 lineup in the context of Highcroft and Pagenaud, suggesting that Fiona Miller of Risi believes the rule for Le Mans is the same as the LMS in that regard.

[WMUCarGuy]

Originally Posted by cmk

Marshall Pruett seems to believe that Pagenaud will be with Peugeot, which is a bit of a surprise to me. Career-wise, however, with Acura now gone it would be a wise move to maintain a contact with a bona-fide manufacturer running a programme they are intending to continue. The man has a lot of talent for any team to appreciate.

Pruett also brings up the need to run an amateur in each P2 lineup in the context of Highcroft and Pagenaud, suggesting that Fiona Miller of Risi believes the rule for Le Mans is the same as the LMS in that regard.

So it sounds like different teams have different views on how that rule is written. Some think it applies to LM as well, some not. Does anyone know for sure?

[Dani Filth]

they should ask the ACO

[The Badger]

They probably dont know either !!!

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Dani Filth

they should ask the ACO

Then you'll know by 2012, maybe 2011, and it would depend on how Pug, and maybe other manufacturers feel.

[Tom908V12]

Originally Posted by Félix

...
They have 9 seats to fill and it looks like half of them are uncertain or gone.

To me only Brabham and Klien are missing, not half of the crews !!! Who else are uncertain ??? Gené ?? Lamy ???

[Tom908V12]

According to L'Equipe of 12th february, Sarrazin, Bourdais and Wurz were testing again last week in order to get the best set-up possible of the 908(driveshaft and traction control were the main point of work)

For the occasion the proto had the 2010 spec. rear parts(sorry no pics of it yet)...

On yesterday Europe1 radio Sébastien Loeb explained after Rally Sweden he has another test in 908 again within the few coming days

[Tom908V12]

Today Quesnel should have a meeting with Loeb to get his definitive answer