GT3: ACO style - Page 8

broadrun96 · 29 Jun 2023, 11:41 (Ref:4165831)

They have stated they'll still run Porsches in the stable so I would guess other series with GT3s. They race as a matter of business and more cars means more drivers paying in

veeten · 3 Jul 2023, 18:26 (Ref:4166581)

Add Lexus to the fold, as the RC-F will be able to contest the LMGT3 championship, for '24.

Matador · 3 Jul 2023, 18:42 (Ref:4166584)

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Originally Posted by veeten

Add Lexus to the fold, as the RC-F will be able to contest the LMGT3 championship, for '24.

The rumor mill indeed seems to be churning. High Profile GT3 team lining up for '24 RCF GT3 Evo Campaign?

Koenigsegg · 3 Jul 2023, 18:54 (Ref:4166586)

I'm not surprised, I expected this would happen. I'm curious to know which team though. Emil Frey Racing perhaps? Since the article mentions a high-profile GT3 team working to join the World Championship. Thus, a team that's not currently in.

Emil Frey Racing tried to get the nod for Isotta Fraschini Hypercar entry according to an earlier DSC article, which might mean they want to step up to the world podium. Emil Frey Racing switched to the Ferrari earlier this year. But I don't see Ferrari going with them for LMGT3. Prior to Ferrari they ran Lamborghini. But again, I don't see Lamborghini going with them for LMGT3 either. Prior to Lamborghini, they ran Lexus.

Matador · 3 Jul 2023, 21:07 (Ref:4166595)

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Originally Posted by Koenigsegg

I'm not surprised, I expected this would happen. I'm curious to know which team though. Emil Frey Racing perhaps? Since the article mentions a high-profile GT3 team working to join the World Championship. Thus, a team that's not currently in.

Emil Frey Racing tried to get the nod for Isotta Fraschini Hypercar entry according to an earlier DSC article, which might mean they want to step up to the world podium. Emil Frey Racing switched to the Ferrari earlier this year. But I don't see Ferrari going with them for LMGT3. Prior to Ferrari they ran Lamborghini. But again, I don't see Lamborghini going with them for LMGT3 either. Prior to Lamborghini, they ran Lexus.

Emil Frey wouldn't surprise me considering they have a history with the RC F. I really have no idea who else it may be though, looking forward to more DSC intel later this week.

**chunterer** · 4 Jul 2023, 22:53 (Ref:4166758)

Are M-Sport going to be running Mustangs?

If mot maybe they will be the Lexus representatives?

Although they do prefer to be car builders above entrants.

Mike E · 5 Jul 2023, 05:41 (Ref:4166771)

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Originally Posted by chunterer

Are M-Sport going to be running Mustangs?

If mot maybe they will be the Lexus representatives?

Although they do prefer to be car builders above entrants.

They are building the Mustang engines. Don't think they will be running any cars.

Bcarr6 · 5 Jul 2023, 14:44 (Ref:4166832)

Seeing an article today about Audi having 4 potential teams looking to them for LMGT3 entries, got me thinking how on earth they are going to fit everyone inside the 38 car capacity

HYPERCAR - 20 Cars (correct me if im wrong! And that’s before anyone else unexpected tries for a customer car)

2x Toyota
2x Ferrari
2x Peugeot
4x Porsche (factory 2x, Proton 1x, JOTA 1x)
1x Cadillac
2x BMW
2x Lamborghini
2x Alpine
1x Glickenhaus
1x Vanwall
1x Isotta

That leaves 18 cars left to hit capacity

2x BMW
2x Corvette
2x Ferrari
2x Lamborghini
2x Porsche
2x Lexus

12 cars from preferred the Hypercar OEM places (if the Lexus thing does indeed happen)

Leaving 6 cars split between the rest:

2x Ford (very likely given Fords Le Mans heritage)
2x Audi (4 teams interested)
2x Mercedes

38 it is….

That leaves Mclaren and Aston Martin on the outside… which I think would be the most likely result, I know Mclaren are keen but they aren’t Hypercar connected and dont have the clout with the ACO that Audi Ford, and Mercedes could muster

Coach Ep · 5 Jul 2023, 15:09 (Ref:4166836)

No way Audi is getting a GT entry.

I'd suspect the 'mystery' Lexus team to be a current WEC GT entrant (possibly a current Porsche team).

Let's see if Alpine is gonna launch a GT3 car soon - that would be a real curve ball!

Koenigsegg · 5 Jul 2023, 15:36 (Ref:4166840)

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

No way Audi is getting a GT entry.

I'd suspect the 'mystery' Lexus team to be a current WEC GT entrant (possibly a current Porsche team).

Let's see if Alpine is gonna launch a GT3 car soon - that would be a real curve ball!

Alpine launching a GT3 is unlikely. To me the real curve ball would be some team going with the Nissan and FIA/ACO accepting it since Alpine and Nissan are part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance.

**joeb** · 5 Jul 2023, 17:08 (Ref:4166860)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

Seeing an article today about Audi having 4 potential teams looking to them for LMGT3 entries, got me thinking how on earth they are going to fit everyone inside the 38 car capacity

HYPERCAR - 20 Cars (correct me if im wrong! And that’s before anyone else unexpected tries for a customer car)

2x Toyota
2x Ferrari
2x Peugeot
4x Porsche (factory 2x, Proton 1x, JOTA 1x)
1x Cadillac
2x BMW
2x Lamborghini
2x Alpine
1x Glickenhaus
1x Vanwall
1x Isotta

That leaves 18 cars left to hit capacity

2x BMW
2x Corvette
2x Ferrari
2x Lamborghini
2x Porsche
2x Lexus

12 cars from preferred the Hypercar OEM places (if the Lexus thing does indeed happen)

Leaving 6 cars split between the rest:

2x Ford (very likely given Fords Le Mans heritage)
2x Audi (4 teams interested)
2x Mercedes

38 it is….

That leaves Mclaren and Aston Martin on the outside… which I think would be the most likely result, I know Mclaren are keen but they aren’t Hypercar connected and dont have the clout with the ACO that Audi Ford, and Mercedes could muster

The head of GM didn't sound like it was a certainty that the Corvettes will have a place, but I think she was being diplomatic and polite. They will be on the grid if they want to be.

I hadn't thought much about Lambo, have they made any public statements about entering GT next season?

I think Aston is pretty likely to be represented. Perhaps this is what is behind the hypercar resurrection?

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Originally Posted by Coach Ep

No way Audi is getting a GT entry.

I'm with you here, sure people want to run the cars but that isn't going to happen!

Mike E · 5 Jul 2023, 17:36 (Ref:4166862)

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Originally Posted by joeb

I hadn't thought much about Lambo, have they made any public statements about entering GT next season?

Surely they will be on the grid. The Prema LMP2s will be replaced by the Hypercars and the Iron Lynx/Iron Dames Porsches will be replaced by Huracans.

Koenigsegg · 6 Jul 2023, 11:09 (Ref:4166940)

Lamborghini will be on the grid.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...hini-in-lmgt3/

v8supes · 6 Jul 2023, 12:00 (Ref:4166946)

Im a bit of an idiot but does anyone know if ELMS will be going GT3 as well?

If so will the champions in GTD in IMSA, GT in ELMS and GT in ALMS be given a priority entry into the WEC IF they want to take it up? Im just thinking here that its almost certain we will end up with more people wanting to enter WEC GT3 than there are entries.

Coach Ep · 6 Jul 2023, 12:58 (Ref:4166952)

Yes, GTE is done everywhere (bar certain C level series perhaps).

No, manufacturers will nominate the entrants but becoming champs in one of the non-WEC series will undoubtedly move the team up in the unofficial manufacturers rankings. Series winners will receive auto-invites to LM however (IMSA: best Bronze rated driver).

**joeb** · 7 Jul 2023, 14:51 (Ref:4167073)

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Originally Posted by Koenigsegg

Lamborghini will be on the grid.

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...hini-in-lmgt3/

Thanks, this sounds like a done deal.

v8supes · 13 Jul 2023, 13:52 (Ref:4168238)

Toyota Gazoo Racing are looking for a senior GT3 mechanic for a customer programme... https://www.motorsportjobs.com/en/jo...anic-m-f-d-gt3

Matador · 13 Jul 2023, 14:54 (Ref:4168245)

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Originally Posted by v8supes

Toyota Gazoo Racing are looking for a senior GT3 mechanic for a customer programme... https://www.motorsportjobs.com/en/jo...anic-m-f-d-gt3

Few other listings as well for customer motorsport technical support and after sales support.

Audi Sport guys probably banging away at their keyboards and updating their CVs right now.

Simmi · 13 Jul 2023, 15:03 (Ref:4168247)

https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...-lmgt3-effort/

Optimum Motorsport trying to position themselves to be the McLaren team of choice - if they get selected.

Mike E · 13 Jul 2023, 15:29 (Ref:4168252)

Has anything been announced about LM auto invites for Asian and European LMS and IMSA? There must be teams and drivers who know they won't get a WEC place but could be eyeing a regional series in the hope of getting into the big race. But how many extra spaces will there be?

Only 15 or so LMP2 spots, and no G56 announced ,which leaves 47 Hypercar/GT3 places to fill...

KlBD · 13 Jul 2023, 16:00 (Ref:4168256)

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Originally Posted by Mike E

Has anything been announced about LM auto invites for Asian and European LMS and IMSA? There must be teams and drivers who know they won't get a WEC place but could be eyeing a regional series in the hope of getting into the big race. But how many extra spaces will there be?

Only 15 or so LMP2 spots, and no G56 announced ,which leaves 47 Hypercar/GT3 places to fill...

Based on the last 2 years, you could expect around 11-12 auto entries, with 6 of them being for LMP2 and 5 for GTs, so maybe 12-14 slots in all classes available after the auto-entries and WEC field are factored in.

broadrun96 · 13 Jul 2023, 23:48 (Ref:4168314)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike E

Has anything been announced about LM auto invites for Asian and European LMS and IMSA? There must be teams and drivers who know they won't get a WEC place but could be eyeing a regional series in the hope of getting into the big race. But how many extra spaces will there be?

Only 15 or so LMP2 spots, and no G56 announced ,which leaves 47 Hypercar/GT3 places to fill...

I've thought about that too, you can't really force GT drivers from the local series to jump in a GTP car so they'll have to open a few GT3 spots for those auto entry folks

**joeb** · 14 Jul 2023, 13:34 (Ref:4168369)

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Originally Posted by broadrun96

I've thought about that too, you can't really force GT drivers from the local series to jump in a GTP car so they'll have to open a few GT3 spots for those auto entry folks

Or they get rid of the auto entries?

Coach Ep · 14 Jul 2023, 15:25 (Ref:4168382)

No, but the P2 ones are obviously part of the 15 cars allotment.

broadrun96 · 14 Jul 2023, 18:40 (Ref:4168429)

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Originally Posted by joeb

Or they get rid of the auto entries?

Well IMSA still talks about them for this season so you would assume the winners would enter 2024. Or buy a DeLorean

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