Peugeot 2010-2011 (Temporarily Closed) - Page 6

deggis · 8 Dec 2009, 02:19 (Ref:2595884)

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Originally Posted by Tom908V12

Autohebdo today confirms the rumour about a Redbull 908 for Loeb and Räikkonen

They also add possibility of Coulthard as third driver

But of course all that remains rumour until it's confirmed by Quesnel

Link: http://www.autohebdo.fr/endurance/le...kkonen-en-908-

Google translation is pretty good. It sounds like it's only speculation.

gwyllion · 8 Dec 2009, 08:45 (Ref:2595965)

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Originally Posted by The359

I think he means a Red Bull Audi.

Red Bull is also a major sponsor of Audi in DTM, VW in rally raid and Seat in WTCC.

The Badger · 8 Dec 2009, 09:19 (Ref:2595980)

Now this could be wishful thinking - but Autohebdo reporting Loeb, Raikkonen & Coulthard in a Red Bull Peugeot @ LM...

..... taken from Mariantic .

Wasnt it Autohebdo that released the rumour about a Mexican Pug too ? Im a bit sceptical about their latest rumour .

CTD · 8 Dec 2009, 09:44 (Ref:2595992)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

Red Bull is also a major sponsor of Audi in DTM, VW in rally raid and Seat in WTCC.

yes, but what Deggis means is that Raikonnen (and Loeb) is under contract with Citroen ei. PSA, so therefor WONT be driving any VAG cars, which is competitors to a PSA car.

**FIRE** · 8 Dec 2009, 10:53 (Ref:2596019)

Red bull is also main sponsor of Citroen in WRC

CTD · 8 Dec 2009, 11:09 (Ref:2596024)

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Originally Posted by FIRE

Red bull is also main sponsor of Citroen in WRC

It has been mentioned before

.

Just to clear up what this rumor is about, so there wont be any miss interpretations.

Kimi Raikonnen is going to run a Citroen C4 WRC car, which main sponsor is Red Bull.
Kimi Raikonnen is linked to be driving a Red Bull F1 in 2011.
Sebastian Loeb is also running a Citroen C4 WRC, sponsored by Red Bull, and is very likely to be driving a 908 at Le Mans.
As Peugeot and Citroen is part of the PSA concern, their cooperation is very large, which can be seen in numerous events earlier (drivers testing C4 WRC, and 908's, switching in team staff).
Peugeot is selling/leasing a 908.

Putting all this together, gives a pattern which is:
Peugeot 908 Red Bull, driven by: Sebastian Loeb, Kimi Raikonnen and TBA.

Kimi Raikonnen will not race for VAG this season, eventhough Red Bull is main sponsor for 2 of Audi's DTM cars. VAG is a competition for PSA, so they wont allow it.

deggis · 9 Dec 2009, 00:17 (Ref:2596400)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

Now this could be wishful thinking - but Autohebdo reporting Loeb, Raikkonen & Coulthard in a Red Bull Peugeot @ LM...

Speculating.

Tom908V12 · 15 Dec 2009, 10:03 (Ref:2600026)

New rumour: the 4th 908 could be rent to Larbre Compétition for Le Mans + LMS !!!!

Now I have enough with rumours I want NEWS !!!!

Acid09 · 15 Dec 2009, 18:24 (Ref:2600266)

Very interesting, Larbre would most certainly be fit to enter the car successfully. Plus, they have long-lasting ties with Pedro Lamy so there would be a connection at least.

CTD · 15 Dec 2009, 18:27 (Ref:2600268)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

Very interesting, Larbre would most certainly be fit to enter the car successfully. Plus, they have long-lasting ties with Pedro Lamy so there would be a connection at least.

Pedro Lamy is driving to factory Peugeot, no doubt!

Acid09 · 15 Dec 2009, 18:31 (Ref:2600274)

At Le Mans, yes. It remains to be seen how many LMS rounds Peugeot will do plus they always have too many drivers for that.

LeMans.pt · 15 Dec 2009, 19:53 (Ref:2600319)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Pedro Lamy is driving to factory Peugeot, no doubt!

No, no doubt at all...

The Badger · 15 Dec 2009, 20:18 (Ref:2600337)

Love to see Larbre back at Le Mans again , and a very capable team .

Bouchet was a Larbre man for years too !!!

rich07 · 16 Dec 2009, 02:54 (Ref:2600527)

And if Larbre have Peugeot on their side then it strengthens their fight with the ACO for a spot at Le Mans, as long as the car runs an all pro lineup otherwise its a waste of a good car and a good team. I couldnt see Lamy in a Larbre Pug but yeah Bouchut would be a shoe in at least.

The last time Larbre ran in P1 was at Le Mans in 2004 with the Panoz, loving all these rumours even if they come to naught. A Red Bull 908 would sure look nice.

Tom908V12 · 16 Dec 2009, 12:26 (Ref:2600699)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

...
Bouchet was a Larbre man for years too !!!

Bouchut !!!!

He even won Le Mans in the 905 in 1993...

The Badger · 16 Dec 2009, 14:21 (Ref:2600782)

Best he get working on his neck muscles and pray that Henri wont be the team manager !!!

Acid09 · 16 Dec 2009, 17:00 (Ref:2600857)

I know he has been with Peugeot in the past but I doubt he would be a good choice to drive the 908.

The car obviously requires open-wheel experience to be driven really on the limit, it's not a conincidence that all drivers on the Peugeot squad have driven F1 or other high-profile single seaters before.

Given the fact that Bouchut was not quick enough in the Pescarolo makes me doubt if he's a good choice to drive a LMP.

R4z3rw33n · 17 Dec 2009, 10:34 (Ref:2601238)

Still early news at the moment - Autohebdo is reporting that Oreca is confirmed to run the fourth 908: Clicky.

Tom908V12 · 17 Dec 2009, 10:38 (Ref:2601240)

I've just seen that too

Olivier Panis will be 100% sure one of the drivers(he said few months earlier a 908 or nothing)

Good choice, but in same time I feel sad for Pescarolo

**Bentley03** · 17 Dec 2009, 11:42 (Ref:2601254)

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Originally Posted by Tom908V12

Good choice, but in same time I feel sad for Pescarolo

Agreed, although in 2009 his Pug had to settle for a supporting role, Henri was only ever going to win if all the factory cars ran into difficulties. I assume the same will be the case for Oreca.

On a positive note, the Oreca liveried car will look absolutely stunning!!

Tom908V12 · 17 Dec 2009, 11:59 (Ref:2601261)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Agreed, although in 2009 his Pug had to settle for a supporting role, Henri was only ever going to win if all the factory cars ran into difficulties. I assume the same will be the case for Oreca.

On a positive note, the Oreca liveried car will look absolutely stunning!!

Big difference with Pescarolo this year, Oreca will have more time to be used to the car(especially the drivers), and they will also run the complete LMS championship

By the way a photoshop of Mondrian livery on the 908

http://www.endurance-info.com/2009_L...eot2010_02.jpg

CTD · 17 Dec 2009, 12:01 (Ref:2601263)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

On a positive note, the Oreca liveried car will look absolutely stunning!!

If they are allowed to run in those colours! (i think Peugeot wants more black in it

)

**Bentley03** · 17 Dec 2009, 12:05 (Ref:2601266)

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Originally Posted by CTD

If they are allowed to run in those colours! (i think Peugeot wants more black in it

)

Well, the AutoHebdo article reckons the livery will be same as for the petrol car. Just have to wait for an official announcement.

The Badger · 17 Dec 2009, 12:37 (Ref:2601280)

I bet Ortelli will be in the line up too .

**Bentley03** · 17 Dec 2009, 13:43 (Ref:2601302)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

I bet Ortelli will be in the line up too .

I suspect Nicolas Lapierre might get the nod ahead of Ortelli (unless they are using 3 drivers). At Le Mans, who knows..........

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