Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Saloon & Sportscar Racing > Sportscar & GT Racing > ACO Regulated Series
Reload this Page [WEC] The 2023 and beyond DRIVER ANNOUNCEMENTS MEGA THREAD
Register Gallery FAQ Calendar

Home
« Previous Thread | ACO Regulated Series | Next Thread »
Reply
Page 2 of 18 1 2 345612 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 9 Nov 2021, 13:35 (Ref:4082383)   #26
Simmi
Veteran
 
Simmi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United Kingdom
Posts: 9,066
Simmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
A few Porsche driver rumours at the back end of this FE piece.

https://the-race.com/formula-e/porsc...ses-first-win/

Seems to rule Lotterer out of a drive slightly surprisingly. Wehrlein, Nasr, Kevin Estre, Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell in the fray. Plus I think we also know Cameron on the IMSA side.
Simmi is offline  
__________________
For when your year runs from June to June - '11/'12/'13/'14/'15/'16/'17/'18/'19/xx/'21/'22/'23/'24
Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
Quote
Old 9 Nov 2021, 19:06 (Ref:4082459)   #27
J Jay
Veteran
 
J Jay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
United Kingdom
Manchester
Posts: 6,561
J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi View Post
A few Porsche driver rumours at the back end of this FE piece.

https://the-race.com/formula-e/porsc...ses-first-win/

Seems to rule Lotterer out of a drive slightly surprisingly. Wehrlein, Nasr, Kevin Estre, Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell in the fray. Plus I think we also know Cameron on the IMSA side.
As amazing as Lotterer was, and even though I'm sure he could still do a good job, his time has passed. The ages of the drivers mentioned makes it clear - Porsche, like every other factory, is going for the long haul.
J Jay is offline  
__________________
BoP is democracy for racing.
Quote
Old 9 Nov 2021, 20:39 (Ref:4082471)   #28
CTD
Veteran
 
CTD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Denmark
Aarhus, Jylland, Denmark
Posts: 6,654
CTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
I am still surpriced that Christensen is forgotten in this!
CTD is offline  
__________________
Hvil i Fred Allan. (Rest in Peace Allan)
Quote
Old 16 Nov 2021, 09:53 (Ref:4083732)   #29
Simmi
Veteran
 
Simmi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United Kingdom
Posts: 9,066
Simmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
With Antonio Giovinazzi not being retained at Alfa next year he must be a good bet for a plum Hypercar seat. If he pivots to Sportscars and commits to it he could have a fantastic career.

Look at Seb Buemi. When he left F1, who would have thought he would be the most successful driver of the WEC era.
Simmi is offline  
__________________
For when your year runs from June to June - '11/'12/'13/'14/'15/'16/'17/'18/'19/xx/'21/'22/'23/'24
Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
Quote
Old 16 Nov 2021, 13:18 (Ref:4083755)   #30
Mike E
Veteran
 
Mike E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location:
Leeds
Posts: 4,476
Mike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
I saw Giovinazzi mentioned in connection with Formula E. Don't know if there is anything in it.
Mike E is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Nov 2021, 14:10 (Ref:4083771)   #31
Pandamasque
Veteran
 
Pandamasque's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
Posts: 2,203
Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!
I said this before, I think, if F1 starts are anything to go by, Giovinazzi excels in traffic and he's properly quick. He'd definitely be in my Ferrari hypercar squad. And as far as I understand, he's still a Ferrari-contracted driver.
Pandamasque is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Nov 2021, 14:16 (Ref:4083775)   #32
crmalcolm
Veteran
 
crmalcolm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Nepal
Exactly where I need to be.
Posts: 12,570
crmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famecrmalcolm will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike E View Post
I saw Giovinazzi mentioned in connection with Formula E. Don't know if there is anything in it.
Yes - he's signed for Dragon/Penske
crmalcolm is offline  
__________________
"When you’re just too socially awkward for real life, Ten-Tenths welcomes you with open arms. Everyone has me figured out, which makes it super easy for me."
Quote
Old 16 Nov 2021, 16:33 (Ref:4083816)   #33
joeb
Race Official
Veteran
 
joeb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
United States
Baton Rouge, LA
Posts: 16,621
joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!joeb is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Simmi View Post
Look at Seb Buemi. When he left F1, who would have thought he would be the most successful driver of the WEC era.
Mr Buemi himself, presumably.
joeb is offline  
Quote
Old 15 Dec 2021, 20:09 (Ref:4089937)   #34
Mike E
Veteran
 
Mike E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location:
Leeds
Posts: 4,476
Mike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
A toe in the water for Will Stevens with Acura.

https://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/s...ce-cup-rounds/
Mike E is offline  
Quote
Old 18 Dec 2021, 20:15 (Ref:4090477)   #35
Simmi
Veteran
 
Simmi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United Kingdom
Posts: 9,066
Simmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Cameron and Nasr now officially official at Porsche.

https://presse.porsche.de/prod/press...otorsport-news
Simmi is offline  
__________________
For when your year runs from June to June - '11/'12/'13/'14/'15/'16/'17/'18/'19/xx/'21/'22/'23/'24
Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
Quote
Old 19 Dec 2021, 17:24 (Ref:4090590)   #36
GT6
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
England
MAIDSTONE, KENT, ENGLAND
Posts: 11,902
GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!
Well is does seem they will be back in 2023
GT6 is offline  
Quote
Old 22 Dec 2021, 11:31 (Ref:4090960)   #37
Matador
Veteran
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 614
Matador should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridMatador should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by J Jay View Post
As amazing as Lotterer was, and even though I'm sure he could still do a good job, his time has passed. The ages of the drivers mentioned makes it clear - Porsche, like every other factory, is going for the long haul.

Would actually love to see Lotterer back in a Toyota. A 3rd car Lotterer/Senna/Ogier lineup in '23 would be legendary.
Matador is offline  
Quote
Old 22 Dec 2021, 12:19 (Ref:4090967)   #38
Simmi
Veteran
 
Simmi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United Kingdom
Posts: 9,066
Simmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
I think when all the privateer teams sprout up into '24 Lotterer should be able to find a seat and can certainly help a team improve.

It's kind of wild he didn't win so much as a WEC round with Porsche.
Simmi is offline  
__________________
For when your year runs from June to June - '11/'12/'13/'14/'15/'16/'17/'18/'19/xx/'21/'22/'23/'24
Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
Quote
Old 22 Dec 2021, 12:33 (Ref:4090971)   #39
Aysedasi
Team Crouton
20KPINAL
 
Aysedasi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
England
Lymington, New Forest, England
Posts: 39,971
Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Lotterer is still a great driver and if I was looking for someone he'd be right at the top of my list.
Aysedasi is offline  
__________________
280 days......
Quote
Old 22 Dec 2021, 18:09 (Ref:4091009)   #40
Hawkwood
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
United Kingdom
Warrington
Posts: 2,054
Hawkwood should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridHawkwood should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matador View Post
Would actually love to see Lotterer back in a Toyota. A 3rd car Lotterer/Senna/Ogier lineup in '23 would be legendary.
How do people rate Senna as an endurance racer? I think he's excellent, and seems to have held his own when in similar machinery as Lotterer and Jani.
My query is, considering his talents and surname, how come he's never to have had a chance in a factory car?


If I had a team of my own, factory or otherwise, he'd be at the top of the list for drivers I'd want to try out - so what am I missing that the factory team bosses must be seeing?
Hawkwood is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Dec 2021, 11:01 (Ref:4091063)   #41
J Jay
Veteran
 
J Jay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
United Kingdom
Manchester
Posts: 6,561
J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkwood View Post
How do people rate Senna as an endurance racer? I think he's excellent, and seems to have held his own when in similar machinery as Lotterer and Jani.
My query is, considering his talents and surname, how come he's never to have had a chance in a factory car?
Now that's a name I haven't heard in a while.

Is Senna still interested? He seems fairly comfortable with his ambassador role(s), I don't remember hearing any noises about him angling for a seat.

Back to Lotterer - I still don't see a factory drive, but a budding privateer seat is a good shout. It'd beat making up the numbers in FE...
J Jay is offline  
__________________
BoP is democracy for racing.
Quote
Old 23 Dec 2021, 15:41 (Ref:4091082)   #42
Pandamasque
Veteran
 
Pandamasque's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2011
Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
Posts: 2,203
Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!Pandamasque has a real shot at the podium!
I remember Bruno Senna being on the clumsy/crashy side in his early prototype career. Didn't some privateer team once run out of spares at Le Mans with him as a driver?
Pandamasque is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Dec 2021, 19:31 (Ref:4091110)   #43
Hawkwood
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
United Kingdom
Warrington
Posts: 2,054
Hawkwood should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridHawkwood should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by J Jay View Post
Now that's a name I haven't heard in a while.

Is Senna still interested? He seems fairly comfortable with his ambassador role(s), I don't remember hearing any noises about him angling for a seat.

Back to Lotterer - I still don't see a factory drive, but a budding privateer seat is a good shout. It'd beat making up the numbers in FE...
Obviously people count 'a while' differently, but he was overall podium at Le Mans 24 just last year, and finished 4th overall in 2018 and 2019, with Jani and Lotterer as team mates, against whom he held his own iirc.


Whether he's been angling for a seat for 2022 and beyong or not I have no idea, just asking for peoples thoughts on why he never got a break with a factory team.
Hawkwood is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Dec 2021, 20:10 (Ref:4091112)   #44
gert
Veteran
 
gert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Belgium
Antwerp
Posts: 6,137
gert is going for a new world record!gert is going for a new world record!gert is going for a new world record!gert is going for a new world record!gert is going for a new world record!gert is going for a new world record!gert is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkwood View Post
just asking for peoples thoughts on why he never got a break with a factory team.
Maybe because there weren't a lot of factory seats available when he was at his peak.

And there were better (or equally as good) drivers already in those factory teams?
gert is offline  
Quote
Old 1 Jan 2022, 00:00 (Ref:4092002)   #45
Bcarr6
Veteran
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 3,002
Bcarr6 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridBcarr6 should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawkwood View Post
How do people rate Senna as an endurance racer? I think he's excellent, and seems to have held his own when in similar machinery as Lotterer and Jani.
My query is, considering his talents and surname, how come he's never to have had a chance in a factory car?


If I had a team of my own, factory or otherwise, he'd be at the top of the list for drivers I'd want to try out - so what am I missing that the factory team bosses must be seeing?
He did have a factory role with McLaren about 5 years or so ago. It never amounted to much, the 650s wasn’t really consistent enough to show whether he had much talent or not there.

He’s had some nice runs in P2’s in his time but would be midway at best through my list for factory seats
Bcarr6 is offline  
Quote
Old 13 Jan 2022, 14:28 (Ref:4093570)   #46
Simmi
Veteran
 
Simmi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
United Kingdom
Posts: 9,066
Simmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameSimmi will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Missed this yesterday but this in an interesting move from Ilott 12 months before the Ferrari Hypercar debuts - https://twitter.com/callum_ilott/sta...37309220024328

I kind of figured he'd be trying to get into a P2 but "a year away" does sound like he's going on a bit of work experience.
Simmi is offline  
__________________
For when your year runs from June to June - '11/'12/'13/'14/'15/'16/'17/'18/'19/xx/'21/'22/'23/'24
Instagram: rsmotorsportmedia
Quote
Old 19 Jan 2022, 20:38 (Ref:4094452)   #47
Mike E
Veteran
 
Mike E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location:
Leeds
Posts: 4,476
Mike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
19 works BMW drivers announced. Some of these guys will end up in the LMDh for sure.

https://www.dailysportscar.com/2022/...-for-2022.html
Mike E is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Jan 2022, 20:53 (Ref:4095037)   #48
Mike E
Veteran
 
Mike E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location:
Leeds
Posts: 4,476
Mike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Enjoyed that Daytona 24 qualifying race. Interesting to see Rene Rast laying down a load of fastest laps in LMP2 including a new lap record. Clearly getting some under the radar prototype running before his Audi LMDh drive is inevitably announced.
Mike E is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Jan 2022, 21:42 (Ref:4095046)   #49
Mike E
Veteran
 
Mike E's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location:
Leeds
Posts: 4,476
Mike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike E will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike E View Post
Enjoyed that Daytona 24 qualifying race. Interesting to see Rene Rast laying down a load of fastest laps in LMP2 including a new lap record. Clearly getting some under the radar prototype running before his Audi LMDh drive is inevitably announced.
It's already been announced. Months ago. Check me out with my finger on the pulse...
Mike E is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Jan 2022, 23:00 (Ref:4095062)   #50
J Jay
Veteran
 
J Jay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
United Kingdom
Manchester
Posts: 6,561
J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!J Jay is going for a new world record!
Speaking of finger on the pulse, how did I miss Nick Cassidy signing on for Ferrari?

That's one hypercar seat in the Ferrari stable sorted.
J Jay is offline  
__________________
BoP is democracy for racing.
Quote
Home
« Previous Thread | ACO Regulated Series | Next Thread »
Reply
Page 2 of 18 1 2 345612 Last »

Home
« Previous Thread | ACO Regulated Series | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2022-2023 Silly Season Thread bathurst77 Formula One 549 26 Oct 2022 17:17
The scanner mega-thread Mark Mitchell Marshals Forum 1510 23 Jan 2022 10:27
The Mega World Superbike Thread (Spoilers) Hazza Bike Racing 13 2 Aug 2006 15:08
NW FF1600 - Mega Drivers and Marshals Barbie - Anglesey 14/15 Aug diz Club Level Single Seaters 8 25 Jul 2004 21:19


All times are GMT. The time now is 08:26.

TenTenths Motorsport - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.