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24 Apr 2021, 12:05 (Ref:4047655) | #326 | |
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Forgive me if I don't like the wierd design templates of the car numbers for the WEC this year...in fact I hate them. Project1 #46 is the wierdest one yet.
If they got rid of the whole numbering system that was used previously then why are not the Corvettes '3' and '4' and why not are the Porsches '911' and '912'? That's less of a big deal. Maybe its me. I always have liked structure perhaps |
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24 Apr 2021, 12:41 (Ref:4047657) | #327 | ||
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As it’s the choice of the team we’ll probably see variety. Some we’ll like some we won’t.
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24 Apr 2021, 14:29 (Ref:4047680) | #328 | |
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http://fiawec.alkamelsystems.com/Res...A_23042021.pdf toyota 1040kg x 700hp blue rebellion 930kg x 600hp Have some concerns about the stint energy value, at example R13 max overall stint energy is 920MJ, 1L of E10 petrol has an energetic density of 30.9MJ/L, guess it's quite unrealistic R13 could refuel only about 30L a stint... also because in 2019 silverstone 4H, eot gave to toyota 60MJ/lap as fuel max energy value, and according to alkamel data, toyotas were able to run 23 laps a stint at their best, basically 60x23 = 1380MJ for the overall stint. Taken for granted that gibson V8 is however less efficient than TS050 V6, an overall 920MJ a stint should mean R13 having really shorter stints. Same for toyota that got 964MJ a stint and in proportion will need to burn more fuel when ERS boost if off due the extra power to produce. |
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25 Apr 2021, 18:01 (Ref:4047813) | #329 | |
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Maybe it is a limitation on energy produced by the engine?
Not the energy that's in the fuel? I guess they would have a sensor that would measure the power output in very short time intervals and at the end of every stint calculate 'actual' energy used. |
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25 Apr 2021, 19:24 (Ref:4047826) | #330 | ||
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don't know, it doesn't make much sense also because power curve is set by bop, toyota drivers always said that they won't need to lift and coast anymore, so is expected they would push all the time and no more fuel saving, unfortunately this implies the question about how many kg or lt of fuel they will be allowed to have in fuel tank... |
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Performance drop somewhat confirmed by DSC: "Paddock Sources confirmed to DSC today that, in addition to the test we reported on at Paul Ricard with a Toyota GR010 testing back-to-back with a full 2021 spec LMP2 (the Racing Team Nederland car) there was another test, prior to the ELMS ‘Prologue’ test at Barcelona which saw the Alpine A480 ‘Hypercar’ tested at the same time as at least one 2020 spec LMP2 (with 2020 power and weight), drivers unknown, as was the spec to which the Alpine was running – The LMP2 car was quicker by well over a second per lap." http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/0...ock-notes.html |
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26 Apr 2021, 12:29 (Ref:4047897) | #333 | ||
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That type of nonsense everyone can see in timing sheets underlines perfectly the idea: that's what you get when think everything can be done with "smart" bopping instead of firm tech regulations. This crap is not even a joke anymore. It's a symptom of a decease.
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26 Apr 2021, 13:35 (Ref:4047914) | #334 | |
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Has something happened to #7?
I see it just scored few laps both now and on morning. I won't be surprised if toyota and rebelpine will be just 1 seconds faster than detuned lmp2 during qualifying |
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26 Apr 2021, 14:03 (Ref:4047916) | #335 | |
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Relax, its better than the predictableness of the last few years. Will be fun to follow for sure.
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DSC's summary of the afternoon session has some interesting points on pace.
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Very good that the Porsches have switched back to the rear exit exhaust.
https://twitter.com/EveneMans_MAG/st...192758786?s=19 |
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I have a single question only. Is it the first time ever (in dry conditions) when higher class is slower than lower one in any type of racing ever?
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26 Apr 2021, 20:38 (Ref:4047997) | #344 | |
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I knew this would happen and Im glad its happening at the prologue so the aco/fia can see the mess theyve created with their current bop. Just imagine when success handicaps come into play.
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26 Apr 2021, 21:31 (Ref:4048003) | #345 | ||
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There are no success handicaps in Hypercar. BoP has replaced them.
The hypercars will be quicker tomorrow or the next day. |
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26 Apr 2021, 22:14 (Ref:4048005) | #346 | |
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Maybe I missed that. Bop taking its place imo doesnt seem any better. I think its premature to say hypercar will be slower, but itll need drastic improvement because lmp2 isnt sitting still either. With the lm aero their top speed is tough to overcome as well.
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26 Apr 2021, 22:18 (Ref:4048007) | #347 | |
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There's no way the Alpine-Rebellion is slower than the ORECAS, when it has more power, better aero and it is lighter.
How can it be slower in S2? It makes no sense. |
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26 Apr 2021, 22:20 (Ref:4048009) | #348 | ||
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Yeah it definitely feels sandbagging shenanigans. I know there's a ton of aspects I'll never know or overlook, but I'd be real interested in either hypercar team's explanation of pace.
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