The never ending Toyota return to Le Mans (LMP1) Saga - Page 121

gwyllion · 22 May 2012, 12:09 (Ref:3077779)

Wurz has taken over the wheel from Lapierre.

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Originally Posted by @Nico_Lapierre

@alex_wurz I've seen a very cute fish on the back straight...you turn to explore !

This morning the track was very wet. It is unclear whether the weather conditions have already improved.

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Originally Posted by ‏@antdavidson

At a very wet Paul Ricard testing with @Toyota_Hybrid. Hopefully conditions will be a bit better next month for #lemans24!

Simmi · 22 May 2012, 12:13 (Ref:3077781)

Good to see Ant is also taking part in the test.

Might have to revert back to my old Toyota avatar if I'm lucky enough to get picked for the LM garage visit!

gwyllion · 22 May 2012, 14:29 (Ref:3077836)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

This morning the track was very wet. It is unclear whether the weather conditions have already improved.

Still wet apparently.

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Originally Posted by @antdavidson

@alex_wurz is putting the laps in at a very damp Paul Ricard. 14.5c and rain in the south of France? #should'vegonetosilverstone!

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Originally Posted by @Sebastien_buemi

Testing started and it is wet...!

Not sure what to make of this tweet from Toyota:

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Originally Posted by @Toyota_Hybrid

As you probably know, TOYOTA Racing is testing this week with the TS030 HYBRID. But we are not only working on track... http://pic.twitter.com/MLNrgbfF

Acid09 · 22 May 2012, 16:15 (Ref:3077892)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Not sure what to make of this tweet from Toyota:

The usual marketing stuff, introducing team/drivers with a promo piece whatever..

Either that or they´re contemplating to food poison the Audi crew

tyronnezx · 22 May 2012, 20:23 (Ref:3078017)

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Originally Posted by gregtummer

So will we see the return of the "Wake Me When Audi Breaks" T-Shirts this year at Le Mans?

What for? u'll have to bin it next year

deggis · 22 May 2012, 22:09 (Ref:3078070)

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Originally Posted by Ultimo

After reading this thread for seemingly billions of years, I felt I should make a contribution via meme generator.

That being said, I would like to see Toyota win I think...

Maybe next year?

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 06:25 (Ref:3078153)

A short report from yesterday's test:

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Originally Posted by @alex_wurz

Good amount of laps today, equal amount of aquaplaning at times, some lessons learned, some improvements done, good days work @Toyota_Hybrid

The weather is better today:

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Originally Posted by @alex_wurz

Oh, sunshine in south of france, didn't have that since some time... Testing Toyota LeMans car at LeCastellet #letsgettheslicksoutboys

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 07:48 (Ref:3078180)

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Originally Posted by TF110

Any news or confirmation about Sarrazin joining Toyota?

According http://twitter.com/#!/dsceditor/stat...86063319310337 Sarrazin tested yesterday.

TF110 · 23 May 2012, 10:07 (Ref:3078235)

Looks like the track may be getting better for them! Buemi did a double stint and finished about an hour ago. Who's driving now?

https://twitter.com/#!/Toyota_Hybrid...23580747825152 2 hours ago Wurz tweeted the sun was coming out, and almost time for slicks https://twitter.com/#!/alex_wurz/sta...94376002011136

Simmi · 23 May 2012, 10:11 (Ref:3078237)

Crossing all my fingers the test finishes up okay!

TF110 · 23 May 2012, 10:15 (Ref:3078239)

With the track drying out I think they'll be fine. Lots of run-off at Paul Ricard to catch them in a mistake especially with a dry track, be able to slow in time without an impact unless something goes terribly wrong.

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 10:21 (Ref:3078241)

Tell that to Minassian. During last year's winter testing the 908 flew over the fence and landed on the airport.

BTW The crash that ruined the previous TS030 monocoque also happened at fairly low speed.

Victor_RO · 23 May 2012, 18:04 (Ref:3078404)

Sixth driver for Toyota should be announced towards the end of the week, the ACO have given Toyota dispensation to do that (in the context of the Le Mans driver list being released today) according to Dagys.

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 18:07 (Ref:3078406)

Sarrazin is still listed at Starworks. Not sure if that is a sign.

Of course if Starworks would suddenly list Montagny on the entry list, Toyota's surprise is sort of ruined

TF110 · 23 May 2012, 19:44 (Ref:3078462)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Tell that to Minassian. During last year's winter testing the 908 flew over the fence and landed on the airport.

BTW The crash that ruined the previous TS030 monocoque also happened at fairly low speed.

It happened in the wet. I didn't say a crash is out of question. I said with the run-off and the track being dry if a mistake happens it should help avoid a crash (I hope).

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 19:46 (Ref:3078464)

According to the tweets from Graham Goodwin Sarrazin is a done deal for Toyota. The only big question is his replacement at Starworks.

nobster · 23 May 2012, 19:49 (Ref:3078466)

Sarrazin and Toyota for pole position then.....

TF110 · 23 May 2012, 20:00 (Ref:3078473)

So who else was on their list according to his speculation? Montagny?

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 20:05 (Ref:3078477)

As far as I know, they only tested Sarrazin. So the list might have been rather short

Acid09 · 23 May 2012, 20:08 (Ref:3078480)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

According to the tweets from Graham Goodwin Sarrazin is a done deal for Toyota. The only big question is his replacement at Starworks.

I guess Montagny can replace him at Starworks once the Tucker tribe finally goes belly-up.

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 20:16 (Ref:3078486)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

I guess Montagny can replace him at Starworks once the Tucker tribe finally goes belly-up.

Sarrazin can continue the WEC with Starworks after Le Mans.

There are other good drivers that Starworks can chose from for Le Mans, such as Guy Smith or Joao Barbosa.

Simmi · 23 May 2012, 20:25 (Ref:3078490)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Sarrazin can continue the WEC with Starworks after Le Mans.

There are other good drivers that Starworks can chose from for Le Mans, such as Guy Smith or Joao Barbosa.

I'd stick Tom Kimber-Smith in. He's gone on record as saying he'd take a last-minute ride. He's a defending P2 champ to boot.

aneesh99 · 23 May 2012, 20:30 (Ref:3078495)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

I'd stick Tom Kimber-Smith in. He's gone on record as saying he'd take a last-minute ride. He's a defending P2 champ to boot.

Solid call. Stunned he doesn't have a drive sorted as of now... Kinda reminds of Wheldon (god bless) last season

What about João Barbosa? Does he have any commitments?

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 21:29 (Ref:3078519)

Barbosa is free. Tucker preferred Lius Diaz, who is still a Le Mans rookie.

gwyllion · 23 May 2012, 21:32 (Ref:3078524)

The endurance test is still ongoing.

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Originally Posted by @toyota_hybrid

Little night update for Day 2 of testing. @kazuki_info just finished his stint. @antdavidson takes the wheel in the dark... #HYBRID #LM24

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Originally Posted by @alex_wurz

Its 3.30am and I am warming up for my next night stint (LeMans 24h sim). Mmhhh, #bodyclockupsidedown

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