[LM24] LM24 '22 Raceweek Thread

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Alpine found a LOT of pace in Hyperpole and that supposed 13 lap stint makes me think they'll still be there or thereabouts if they run reliably.

13 laps. They have done one 13 lap stint in all of practice. (Toyota have gone 2 and Glickenhaus 2).
All the laps were a decent time.
5x 3:31s
3x 3:32s
3x 3:34s
+ in and out laps

It looks like they can. How much fuel saving in that can’t fully tell.

Glick did two 13 lappers on test day. None since. They were slower than Alpines, with some laps clearly interrupted by slow zones or similar.
Toyota did two 13 lappers. Again both test day. Again, these included some slow laps due to flags and slow zones.

It’s looking fun.

[tomcug]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I think they threw caution to the wind to try and get pole on the basis that they were prepared to take the risk of having their performance checked again for the glory of being on pole.

You might be right of course. It's just that personally I don't see much glory for being on pole. It's winning the race that counts But maybe they thought that pole was all they can achieve this year and went for it

[Aysedasi]

No, there's plenty of glory for getting pole at Le Mans. It's meaningless as far as the race outcome is concerned and they (all) know it, but it's the picture everyone wants on the front of the newspapers and magazines.... There was a huge cheer from the stands when Lapierre set that lap.....

[Aysedasi]

Personally I don't see any of them planning to try and do 13 lap stints.

[Adam43]

A decent amount of slow zone or FCY and they’re all there.

If you’ve got two cars (and it falls right) do you push with one on 12 laps and eek out that extra lap with the other?

What we don’t know is how many stints the tyres do this year.

[Aysedasi]

Sure, SC's or slow zones they will do more laps. Eeking out an extra lap when there's no cautions, no, too much of a risk. Blow it and run out of fuel and you walk away with oeuf on your face...... I don't think it's necessary either. If I was team manager at Toyota, Glick or Alpine, I'd be doing a Wyer, and having the cars run to a set pace - one of them at least (or the only Alpine). As I understand it, it's likely to be hot. I'd let everyone else break their cars....

[Adam43]

A good approach.

Let’s say they can all do 13 laps (or chose a different integer). Might be 13.1 for Alpine, 13.5 for Glickenhaus and 13.9 for Toyota. Might color their choice.

[Aysedasi]

13.9 and 13.1 are probably no brainers in both respects. 13.5? You'd have to be pretty sure!

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

13.9 and 13.1 are probably no brainers in both respects. 13.5? You'd have to be pretty sure!

I think you can make the call mid stint as they know how much is left to a decent accuracy nowadays. Certainly do on project cars

[S griffin]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

No, there's plenty of glory for getting pole at Le Mans. It's meaningless as far as the race outcome is concerned and they (all) know it, but it's the picture everyone wants on the front of the newspapers and magazines.... There was a huge cheer from the stands when Lapierre set that lap.....

Yes, I agree. It is definitely something to aim for and can help psychologically to know you have that one lap pace. As well as the glory as you say

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

My recollection is that he walked away from the car leaving Roda and Cairoli holding the baby. I'm sure the stewards didn't make the decision. I seem to recall he totally scared himself and wouldn't continue.

I believe I remember hearing that as well, he thought better of racing and told the team as much. I think it was "spun" (not quite the right word cause of the stank on it usually) as he didn't want to be a hazard, but I think there was some of he himself making that call and being advised maybe LM speeds weren't for him.

[broadrun96]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

No, there's plenty of glory for getting pole at Le Mans. It's meaningless as far as the race outcome is concerned and they (all) know it, but it's the picture everyone wants on the front of the newspapers and magazines.... There was a huge cheer from the stands when Lapierre set that lap.....

And just because it doesn't make the front page of the papers doesn't mean the team doesn't want it. Hell our race won't make the front pages of many papers but it doesn't stop our enjoyment watching, the team is invested in the car doing well personally. A fast lap is a fast lap regardless

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by joeb

For hypercar the names listed correspond to the nominated driver on the entry list. But that falls apart for LMP2, so maybe it is the actual starting driver list.

I also have to say I'm really happy (and surprised) to see that all the cars have made it to race day. The possibility of a withdrawal following a practice crash is there every year but it appears teams have found a way to replace/repair after the bigger shunts this week.

S365 says it is the starting drivers
https://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/...y-notebook-14/

[JHamilton]

I found my motortrend password (even though I'm still salty to have to pay for a subscription since I've been a magazine subscriber for 32 years) and am ready to go!!! It will be awesome to see all the people back at the track!

[Aysedasi]

Awesome to be back here....Nice morning here too....