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16 Jan 2003, 13:48 (Ref:476210)
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Audi Sport UK to race Bentley
Audi Sport UK have been given the green light by the VAG group to race against Bentley on an equal playing field.
This meens that they can fight each other for the outright victory in any race they both compete in, with no team orders allowing Bentley to win over the R8. Audi Sport UK have said that we would not spend this much money on a race car if we could not stand a chance to win. They also hinted towards Frank Biela, and that he may drive for them. |
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16 Jan 2003, 14:02 (Ref:476222)
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I miss understood that! I thought they were going to race with a Bentley not a R8.
 It could be a good battle. The R8 against a car with another year development and some Michelins. Roll on June. What sposorship will the Audi UK car carry? Last edited by Adam43; 16 Jan 2003 at 14:02. |
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16 Jan 2003, 15:03 (Ref:476272)
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Whatever they can get (within reason) otherwise they'll race on dealer money
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16 Jan 2003, 17:07 (Ref:476363)
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We shall see what happens, a lot depends on which drivers Audi UK chosse to drive the car.
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16 Jan 2003, 23:30 (Ref:476721)
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I think they will come to Le Mans well Prepared, both technically and finanically and driver line up shoudnt be a problem. I think Bentley will take the win though, still I dont doubt the Audi will do well.
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17 Jan 2003, 05:43 (Ref:476897)
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Unfortunately I think Audi are spreading themselves thin. Capello and Kristensen are at Bentley. Pirro's at Goh, and Biela is at Audi UK. Im not sure I really see an R8 out there thats a favorite to win.
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17 Jan 2003, 12:13 (Ref:477117)
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Audi teams possible line-up (i have no idea what is Champion thinking about):
Audi Goh: Jan Magnussen/Seiji Ara/Emanuele Pirro Audi UK: Stefan Johansson/Perry McCarthy/Franck Biela Are this guys favorites to win Le Mans, aren't they? |
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17 Jan 2003, 12:30 (Ref:477146)
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What about Dalmas? he should be mad keen for his next win?
looking at the above the audi uk looks the better bet, but if Champion can pull together a decent line up the extra experiance with the R8 may work in there favor. |
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17 Jan 2003, 12:57 (Ref:477173)
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17 Jan 2003, 13:34 (Ref:477219)
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yeah but can they beat Smith/Capello/Kristensen? Thats probably the best lineup of all cars at Le Mans VAG or otherwise.
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17 Jan 2003, 13:38 (Ref:477224)
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You can't ignore that Le Mans is Le Mans...you could have the best line-up but You can lose the race.
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17 Jan 2003, 14:37 (Ref:477294)
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True, but the driver lineup is one of the factors you can control and going into the race is one of the prime factors.
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17 Jan 2003, 15:14 (Ref:477341)
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With the works-drivers equally split up, any VAG car might win LeMans this year. At least it should be more interesting than the procession of 2002!
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17 Jan 2003, 17:14 (Ref:477461)
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 Thanks Russfeld for your support! Tom and Dido are great guys and we will be giving it 110% from now to the end of Le Mans fingers crossed!
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17 Jan 2003, 17:22 (Ref:477465)
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Tom & Dido are both great drivers, but who is this guy Smith? can he compete at that level?
Only joking welcome GuyS to TT fourm and good luck for the next 6 months ( do you get a free watch ) Last edited by Nordic; 17 Jan 2003 at 17:24. |
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17 Jan 2003, 17:48 (Ref:477489)
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Mr. Smith - we are indeed honoured. Welcome to 10/10ths Sportscar and GT Forum. As you can imagine, we will be wishing you luck on a regular basis over the next 5 months.
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Thanks again for all your support hope to get chance to catch up with you all at Le Mans
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17 Jan 2003, 18:37 (Ref:477545)
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Good Luck Guy and all the Bentley Boys...
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17 Jan 2003, 19:37 (Ref:477584)
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Welcome Guy, hope it all works out for and you are stood on the top of the podium come June.
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