[WEC Race] 6 Hours of Portimao [Race Thread]

[Simmi]

I think it took them 10mins give or take to replace that driveshaft. One to remember for later in the season perhaps.

[J Jay]

Originally Posted by Simmi

I think it took them 10mins give or take to replace that driveshaft. One to remember for later in the season perhaps.

I suspect that will be the same for most of the cars, it's not something expected to be replaced.

[Matador]

Originally Posted by J Jay

You're both right, but technically, not being able to access the data is a discrepancy...



For obvious reasons (coughcough MSR@DAYTONA coughcough) I can understand the FIA pulling this up now rather than post-race, and then having to amend the result. Absolutely galling for Toyota/#7 though, little chance of working back up to the podium now.

Wouldn't be the first time an FIA part (is it an FIA part?) screwed over a Toyota though, that "Lucky 7" no less.

[Toyotats03OUS]

I am not sure how big these components that the FIA uses to collect this data, but peharps they should have a back up device that can provide that data in case the other component is not working! I feel like bring a team in just to check or replace is not fair to the team, especially if the issue is not related to any part of the car/team that belongs to them.

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Toyotats03OUS

I am not sure how big these components that the FIA uses to collect this data, but peharps they should have a back up device that can provide that data in case the other component is not working! I feel like bring a team in just to check or replace is not fair to the team, especially if the issue is not related to any part of the car/team that belongs to them.

After the issues United had at Sebring with series mandated parts, we are 2 for 2 this season with cars having failures not of their making.

[ChrisB10]

Is there a reason why tyres always go on last?

Historically it used to be like that as they had tyre warmers so it made sense to keep heat in em as long as possible.
But now they’re not warmed anymore, i’m thinking it would be beneficial to first do tyres and have the hot brakes heat em up a bit while the rest of the stop is being done.

[Toyotats03OUS]

Live timing is not working it seems

[joeb]

Originally Posted by Toyotats03OUS

Live timing is not working it seems

Seems to be working for me

[joeb]

2:45 in and the top 4 cars are Toyota, Ferrari, Porsche and Peugeot!

[PhilipR]

It feels like the ferrari struggling to turn the tires on , but are quite efficient towards the end of stint.They seem to lose out first half of the stint to Toyota but manage to stabilise the gap and even make inroads towards the end of the stint.

[PhilipR]

toyota 25 secs or so away from laping the entire field

[v8supes]

Why dont the top class cars ever actually race wheel to wheel with each other like in LMP2? I thought that was the whole point of the BOP?

[joeb]

Listening on RLM, and I am still not used to having Ferrari and Porsche battling in prototypes. Every time they mention a ferrari and porsche on track my mind is picturing a gt!

[joeb]

Toyota not looking completely invincible today! Could make for some interesting races later this season,

[veeten]

Originally Posted by v8supes

Why dont the top class cars ever actually race wheel to wheel with each other like in LMP2? I thought that was the whole point of the BOP?

That is because the BOP rules allow for close racing while maintaining the individuality of each entry, while LMP2 is a spec category from chassis to engine to even tires. It's why it's more about teams and drivers than the machinery.

[skycafe]

Originally Posted by veeten

That is because the BOP rules allow for close racing while maintaining the individuality of each entry, while LMP2 is a spec category from chassis to engine to even tires. It's why it's more about teams and drivers than the machinery.

Great answer!

Also, the LMP2's at this point are super refined/developed endurance cars

[Gingers4Justice]

It’s not really BOP in hypercar - it’s more BOPP (Balance of Potential Performance).

Took Toyota five hours to lap the field today, around a shorter track than Sebring where they lapped everyone twice in 8 hours. It does feel like everyone is closer to them in race pace.

Peugeot have taken a massive leap forward.

[J Jay]

Vanwall with its customary fire, but it was the front right brake, rather than the engine.

[joeb]

ugh, safety car! Vanwall

[veeten]

Originally Posted by skycafe

Great answer!

Thank you.

Also, the LMP2's at this point are super refined/developed endurance cars

Which is why both IMSA and FIA have extended the present examples to '26. Giving time for the newer chassis to be developed. Smart move.

[veeten]

Another setback for Vanwall...

[joeb]

strange pit closing sequence with that incident. Toyota ends up having to wait and now is Ferrari back on lead lap? or no, now that Ferrari pits with Porsche.

[Toyotats03OUS]

Hartley is flying with no traffic ahead of him, consistently in the 1:32s

he is about to lap one of the Ferraris again.

[joeb]

THings are getting interesting in P2 at the end with the pit stops

[J Jay]

Originally Posted by joeb

THings are getting interesting in P2 at the end with the pit stops

United will have done well to make a 1-2 out of this, if they hold it.

#51 may have finally run out of brakes at T5.