WEC Race 2016 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji - Race Thread - Page 9

TF110 · 16 Oct 2016, 06:38 (Ref:3680527)

Nakajima going to be up there with the #1 soon.

Toyotats03OUS · 16 Oct 2016, 06:40 (Ref:3680528)

lolol duval is ****ed..lololol

Toyotats03OUS · 16 Oct 2016, 06:41 (Ref:3680529)

1.25.9 koba vs 1.27 duval

bentley speed 8 · 16 Oct 2016, 06:41 (Ref:3680530)

This is not done yet

J Jay · 16 Oct 2016, 06:42 (Ref:3680531)

And Duval sets a 25.5, so everybody is capable of going quickly at this point in the race.

If the #8 pits with 51 or more minutes left then they will need a splash or some extreme fuel saving.

Maelochs · 16 Oct 2016, 06:50 (Ref:3680532)

I had originally thought Audi pitted early because they had counted back and figured exactly how long they could run ... now I wonder if they didn't pit early because Duval's tires were used up, and now they are just trying to make the best of it.

Toyotats03OUS · 16 Oct 2016, 06:52 (Ref:3680533)

jani is going to be a factor here...

J Jay · 16 Oct 2016, 06:54 (Ref:3680534)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maelochs

I had originally thought Audi pitted early because they had counted back and figured exactly how long they could run ... now I wonder if they didn't pit early because Duval's tires were used up, and now they are just trying to make the best of it.

Wasn't it Di Grassi in the car who was reporting the rears going away? From his times he didn't seem to be losing any pace from it though.

Anyway, the #8's "fastest driver by far" will have to do something to make up for it.

Edit - Duval passes Jani down the straight. Pla almost collects Hartley as he goes off out of T6.

chernaudi · 16 Oct 2016, 06:58 (Ref:3680535)

Top three are in with a shot with about an hour to go. If the #8 Audi can hold off on pitting until less than 50 minutes to go, they should be OK according to what JJay has posted. But that's what they'll have to do to seal this one up, and it's not over as long as the top three are within about 10 seconds of each other.

Toyotats03OUS · 16 Oct 2016, 06:58 (Ref:3680536)

If Audi doesnt get this pit stop right and lose a few sec...toyota is going to win it...

J Jay · 16 Oct 2016, 06:59 (Ref:3680537)

Looks like it'll be a 244 lap race, so the #8 needs to make it to lap 210.

Maelochs · 16 Oct 2016, 07:00 (Ref:3680538)

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Jay

Wasn't it Di Grassi in the car who was reporting the rears going away? From his times he didn't seem to be losing any pace from it though.

Thank you. I was trying to figure out how Duval had done four stints, but at this hour, i don't count on my brain for much help.

Yes, the lap times are why I didn't figure they needed to stop early.

Also ... i thought Porsche was faster than Toyota, but maybe it was Porsche faster than Sarazin. Very happy with Toyotas's performance this weekend.

chernaudi · 16 Oct 2016, 07:02 (Ref:3680540)

Anyone know the status of the Toyota and Porsche on fuel?

blankfile · 16 Oct 2016, 07:05 (Ref:3680541)

both need 1 more stop

Maelochs · 16 Oct 2016, 07:07 (Ref:3680542)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chernaudi

Anyone know the status of the Toyota and Porsche on fuel?

Last I heard they would both do timed fills. Toyota deliberating two tires or four.

J Jay · 16 Oct 2016, 07:08 (Ref:3680543)

Dr. Ullrich conveniently avoiding Louise's leading question. It looks like the tyre gun or whatever not-refuelling delay hasn't been solved yet.

Edit - That's a long stint from Duval, but he's made it. The #8 won't need a splash anymore.

chernaudi · 16 Oct 2016, 07:09 (Ref:3680544)

JJay called it: #8 in on lap 210/sub 50 minutes.

Maelochs · 16 Oct 2016, 07:09 (Ref:3680545)

Audi pitting ... Duval stays in ..... sticker tires.

TF110 · 16 Oct 2016, 07:10 (Ref:3680546)

Last stop for Audi. This is it here.

J Jay · 16 Oct 2016, 07:12 (Ref:3680547)

Quote:

Originally Posted by chernaudi

JJay called it: #8 in on lap 210/sub 50 minutes.

I'm not right often, but when I am

Better stop. Still 85 seconds, but sticker tyres are on. Now do Toyota/Porsche play with the tyres to get track position and risk being at the mercy of the fastest driver of the fastest car?

TF110 · 16 Oct 2016, 07:13 (Ref:3680548)

Koby doing 25's now. Time to step it up.

Toyotats03OUS · 16 Oct 2016, 07:13 (Ref:3680549)

this is stressfull

J Jay · 16 Oct 2016, 07:13 (Ref:3680550)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TF110

Koby doing 25's now. Time to step it up.

And Duval has. 24.6 new fastest lap.

chernaudi · 16 Oct 2016, 07:13 (Ref:3680551)

Duval sets fastest race lap on his first flyer.

Now it's how long do they keep the #6 and #1 out on old tires.

ederss7 · 16 Oct 2016, 07:14 (Ref:3680552)

Fastest lap of the race for Duval.

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