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Old 26 Sep 2014, 10:23 (Ref:3457785)   #1551
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Hopefully by that he means more than just aesthetics of L.

Regarding new P1 and waiting of partners... hasn't that been the case since the beginning? Last year they wanted engine partners and other things and got none. So basically still hoping and waiting since the very first announcement.

Obviously Ligier's rebranding money for P2 isn't high enough for P1 cash needs

on second thought, would be nice if mods can move this to Oak Racing thread, thanks
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While seconding Chiana's thoughts that this would probably live more happily in the Oak Racing thread, given the comments about Lotus and the extent they're paying Kodewa it's probably germane to here too.

It's my understanding that any financial transaction involving Ligier went Jacques Nicolet --> Guy Ligier to allow Onroak to use the Ligier name for branding reasons, rather than it being an Alpine like deal to do some badge engineering.

What I find interesting is the level to which it reflect the core value the brand owners are putting on their brand. Can you imagine a Porsche or Ferrari allowing Kolles to style a Kodewa as a "Porsche" or "Ferrari"?
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Old 26 Sep 2014, 11:11 (Ref:3457795)   #1552
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What I find interesting is the level to which it reflect the core value the brand owners are putting on their brand. Can you imagine a Porsche or Ferrari allowing Kolles to style a Kodewa as a "Porsche" or "Ferrari"?
To some brands the core value is its exclusivity, especially to Ferrari who have created one of the most recognizable and valuable brands in the world on that foundation.

Lotus, who at one time could have rivaled Ferrari for brand value have floundered through poor management and ownership changes. I suspect whatever contract allows the Lotus brand to be used in the way it currently is was not entered into by Lotus cars current owners but by previous custodians of the name
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Taisan withdraws from Fuji so Oak Racing's old open top is the only addition
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Jeroen Bleekemolen joins Bret Curtis in #61 AF Corse Ferrari for Fuji.

http://wec-news.blogspot.co.uk/2014/...for-6.html?m=1
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Old 28 Sep 2014, 11:33 (Ref:3458303)   #1555
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Why is there an LMP1 Manufacturers' World Championship whereas there's 'only' a Manufacturers' World Cup for the GTE makes?
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Jeroen Bleekemolen joins Bret Curtis in #61 AF Corse Ferrari for Fuji.

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Wow he really will drive anything! I can't remember Jeroen driving a Ferrari recently though.
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Old 28 Sep 2014, 21:37 (Ref:3458443)   #1559
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Mike Skeen added to that new-look #61 Ferrari at Fuji

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I wonder if it's a precursor to more outing next year?
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Mike Skeen added to that new-look #61 Ferrari at Fuji

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/m...corse-in-fuji/

I wonder if it's a precursor to more outing next year?
Maybe. AF Corse wanted Bleekemolen to replace Kobayashi for this year. But he declined, since he already was supposed to do Le Mans with SRT.
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Looking forward to Fuji next weekend will be nice to have another race so quickly after the other. I noticed the Motors TV coverage seems to be delayed due to Bathurst and there isn't any live coverage on Eurosport.
There is another Typhoon looking set to reach Japan within the next week http://www.weather.com/news/weather-...e943dd59635364

Im really interested to see if Porsche can close the gap in GTE and im hopeful that Lotus LMP1 can find some extra speed.
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Old 5 Oct 2014, 21:13 (Ref:3461019)   #1562
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Looking forward to Fuji next weekend will be nice to have another race so quickly after the other. I noticed the Motors TV coverage seems to be delayed due to Bathurst and there isn't any live coverage on Eurosport.
Damn - thanks for the heads up. I'll see if the back door is left open but if not I'll put my hand in my pocket and buy the app.

Mentally preparing myself for another washout though.
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Im hoping the same Simmi, kind of frustrating because Bathurst is live on Motors & BT Sport but thats not for this thread.
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Looking forward to Fuji next weekend will be nice to have another race so quickly after the other. I noticed the Motors TV coverage seems to be delayed due to Bathurst and there isn't any live coverage on Eurosport.
There is another Typhoon looking set to reach Japan within the next week http://www.weather.com/news/weather-...e943dd59635364

Im really interested to see if Porsche can close the gap in GTE and im hopeful that Lotus LMP1 can find some extra speed.
You are right in that just as Blancpain, TUSC, and PWC seasons are now over, WEC is just heating up. They got the complete focus of the sportscar world now. Also I like the short off seasons. The gap between the last race of the WEC in 2014 to the roar before the 24 in 2015 is just 5 weeks perhaps.
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Lapierre to miss the Fuji round for personal reasons.

The #8 line up will just be Davidson and Buemi.

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"Personal reasons", hope its nothing serious. Davidson and Buemi are imo 2 of the 3 fastest in Toyota, so they should be just fine. Seems Lapierre always has rain issues, and with another Typhoon coming, it may be better he isnt in the car.
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"Personal reasons", hope its nothing serious. Davidson and Buemi are imo 2 of the 3 fastest in Toyota, so they should be just fine. Seems Lapierre always has rain issues, and with another Typhoon coming, it may be better he isnt in the car.
lol! my same opinion is strange that conway doesn't replace him
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Read their press release. I linked it in the TS040 thread. A "mutual agreement" is the wording used, but they claim he's still long term in the team. Maybe he just gets a 'timeout' from Toyota. I like Lapierre. But he was the guy driving when they lost their chance at Austin and more importantly the same situation at Le Mans.
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It's a bit of a head-scratcher is the Lapierre release. Nowhere in there does it say he'll have a race seat next year. Not saying he won't - but that it shouldn't just be assumed.
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Would expect that number at Silverstone to go up next year. The buzz of Porsche's return and Webber's arrival was negated by it being such a vile day, as well as it being at Easter when some people would rather stay at home. And even those willing to give up their roast lamb and brave the weather still had the option of the BTCC.
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