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Driver’s view: Simon Trummer from Test Day
Test Day went quite well for us and we were able to complete many laps (77 over both sessions). I even managed to do a full triple stint on the tyres and our times on the long runs were really impressive. In terms of one-lap, qualifying pace, we are too low – especially on the…
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Arnage viewing area open to spectators
Last month’s announcement of a new viewing area at Indianapolis corner at the Circuit de la Sarthe was met with a great deal of excitement and intrigue. However, there were question marks over the future of the former banking at Arnage. WEC-Magazin took a look at the new enclosure and the viewing opportunities that could be…
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Audi quickest at Le Mans Test Day
The #8 Audi R18 of Loic Duval, Lucas di Grassi and Oliver Jarvis posted the fastest time of yesterday’s Le Mans Test Day of 3:21.375. In LMP2, Eurasia Motorsport finished top of the time sheets while Corvette recorded the fastest times in both GTE Pro (Corvette Racing) and GTE Am (Larbre Competition). Loic Duval was…
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Berthon out, Stevens in at G-Drive Racing
G-Drive Racing have parted ways with French driver Nathanaël Berthon, the British-entered LMP2 team announced today. Berthon had been due to race for the team for the full WEC season, including next month’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. Will Stevens, otherwise of LMP2 rivals Manor, is to join G-Drive for Le Mans only. Berthon had been…
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Busy weekend in store for Michael Shank Racing
Michael Shank Racing is competing on two fronts this season. Alongside a full-season commitment to the IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship, the team will also be racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time. With the fifth round of the IMSA championship in Detroit and the Le Mans Test Day just one day…
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ByKolles complete successful Monza test
ByKolles Racing took to the Italian circuit of Monza together with LMP1 privateer competitors Rebellion Racing and a host of LMP2 and GTE teams last week. WEC-Magazin spoke to driver Simon Trummer on how the test went and how ByKolles’ preparations are coming along for the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June. WEC teams…
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ACO releases scrutineering schedule
The Automobil Club de L’Ouest has released the timetable for the famous scrutineering checks on the 12th and 13th June. Traditionally held in the centre of Le Mans, scrutineering involves the ACO rulemakers analysing every part of each car to make sure they comply with the technical regulations. Fans have a chance to get up…
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New spectator opportunities at Le Mans
The ACO turned up the excitement levels for next month’s 24 Hours of Le Mans even further last week by revealing some aerial shots of the brand-new Arnage complex. WEC-Magazin has been on the road to find out exactly what kind of views await spectators from the new enclosure. Arnage and Indianapolis are two names…
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Thiriet by TDS Racing win at rain-hit 4h Imola
Thiriet by TDS Racing took overall victory in the 4 Hours of Imola today, finishing just ahead of the #38 G-Drive Racing Gibson 015S and the pole-sitting #21 DragonSpeed Oreca 05 in a rain-shortened four-hour race. In LMP3, The #2 United Autosports entry of Alex Brundle, Christian England and Mike Guasch finished on top while the #77 Porsche 911…
