[LM24] Le Mans 2023 Test Day Thread

[Gerard C]

Right!!!!!! I dunno what they're testing ATM but they've better fix that before the race. And, no, the system is not run by Frenchies!

[Gerard C]

I'd say the best is Vanthoor/ Porsche atm, 3'29"6. Subject to change of course, Pug must do something and it must be Duval. May be they're waiting for fresh air and a better track temp (less than 45° C).

[tomcug]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Pug must do something

This is just testing

Originally Posted by Adam43

Including a 3:32 from Vanwall.

Looked too good to be true

[Mike E]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Right!!!!!! I dunno what they're testing ATM but they've better fix that before the race. And, no, the system is not run by Frenchies!

It is set up for the race. Running by number of laps completed.

Duval is 'leading' in the Peugeot. Probably the only time that will happen this week

[Ferrari333SP]

G56 now about 2-3 seconds faster than the GTE-Am cars

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by Mike E

Duval is 'leading' in the Peugeot. Probably the only time that will happen this week

They should take a picture and keep it in the souvenirs album!

And now a Stop and Go for abusing track limits (311)… Youngsters!

[tomcug]

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

G56 now about 2-3 seconds faster than the GTE-Am cars

That's a bit unexpected I'd say, I thought that car is going to be slower than GTEs.

[Gerard C]

One Peugeot missing? Last minute rear wing adjustment…

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

G56 now about 2-3 seconds faster than the GTE-Am cars

But starting behind…

[Gerard C]

But as fast as the best Ferrari…

[Mike E]

Some more atmosphere

https://youtu.be/qC2VSuoSKTQ

https://youtu.be/_6NuDq_INKw

[GT6]

Fair few people there, much more than the last test day i went to 6 years ago

[Ferrari333SP]

Checking the forecast for next weekend, looks like rain

[tomcug]

When I clicked on car, it shows that Dillmann did a 3:31. But this isn't accurate, right?

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Checking the forecast for next weekend, looks like rain

"it always rains at le mans" but i think this year it will be mostly very wrm and sunny

[GT6]

Originally Posted by tomcug

When I clicked on car, it shows that Dillmann did a 3:31. But this isn't accurate, right?

yes but it was then deleted for someything or other

[tomcug]

Ok, thx for info.

[Adam43]

Now we’ve hit the chequered the timing is more normal.

[Gerard C]

I think Dillmann's 3'31"4 is accurate. May be he had another time deleted due to track limits.Edit: laps 29 and 30 deleted.

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by Ferrari333SP

Checking the forecast for next weekend, looks like rain

According to accuweather, no, Meteo France gives 30° C, partly cloudy and thunderstorms.

[Ferrari333SP]

Good interview with Jenson Button after the morning session: https://youtu.be/SA6HPBEtj-k

Slower top speed than the GTE's on the straights, whereas it's awesome getting up to speed

[Greem]

Originally Posted by Adam43

Early running, a couple of cars having problems getting the front end to do what they want:
https://twitter.com/24hoursoflemans/...121411585?s=61

(Is this the first lap out?)

Not sure. But I'll be on my way tomorrow afternoon!

[Gerard C]

Strange because when almost all the GTE's are in the region of 300 kph, Button was at 306. I'll recheck.

[Adam43]

Yeah. They did a 305.6, but I don’t know if that was a one off. I’ll look later.

It’s relative pace is pretty much perfect. Apart from it has to start from the back. But once it settles it should mean it can nicely run, but not get in the way.

[Ferrari333SP]

If it runs trouble-free, wouldn't be surprised at all it finishes ahead of all GTE's