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Isotta Withdraws From WEC With Immediate Effect
Isotta Fraschini has now formally confirmed its withdrawal from the WEC
https://www.dailysportscar.com/2024/08/21/isotta-to-park-hypercar-programme-with-immediate-effect.html
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Closed wheel track record at Hockenheim broken by McMurtry Spéirling PURE fan car
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24 Heures du Mans 2024
www.24h-lemans.com Official website 24 Heures du Mans | 12-16 june 2024Official website of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Find news, photos, videos, program, prize list, ticket office ...
One week to go so perhaps time to start a thread. ______
News: https://www.dailysportscar.com/category/le-mans-24-hours
Resource Guide: https://www.dailysportscar.com/2024/06/13/2024-le-mans-24-hours-resources.html
Commentary:
Audio only http://radiolemans.co/
Studio Vision (timecoded for syncing with broadcast visuals) https://youtube.com/@kartinglivetv-cd4mc
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ADAC 24h Nürburgring 2024
Top Qualifying https://www.youtube.com/live/ny3aGeC5Fdg
Race Webcast https://www.youtube.com/live/lAcLSbWhVEs
Spotters Guide https://spotters.guide/resources/2024_ADAC_24h_SG_v1.0.pdf
News https://www.dailysportscar.com/category/nls-n24
Live Timing https://livetiming.azurewebsites.net/event=50?config=w3
#24hNBR
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ADAC 24h Nürburgring 2024 provisional entry list
ADAC 24h Nürburgring 2024 provisional entry list https://www.24h-rennen.de/teilnehmer/
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FIA WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
www.fiawec.com 2024 Spa-Francorchamps - FIA World Endurance ChampionshipFind out more about 2024 Spa-Francorchamps. FIAWEC, World Endurance Championship
Unfortunately no official free streams other than Free Practice 3 https://www.youtube.com/live/GWdIkY4NAFQ?si=RXFb1hrSA9cIsAZt
For those without access to the race broadcast the full races are normally placed the FIA WEC YouTube channel about a week or two after the race.
How to watch: https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/how-and-where-to-watch-the-fia-wec-action-from-spa/7961
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Final Seats Filled In Revised 2024 Le Mans Entry
"An updated provisional 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list has been published today, featuring three-driver crews for all 62 cars"
https://www.dailysportscar.com/2024/05/06/final-seats-filled-in-revised-2024-le-mans-entry.html
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European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Le Castellet 2024
European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Le Castellet this weekend:
Qualifying | 4 Hours of Le Castellet 2024 (English) https://www.youtube.com/live/3IP0BBNNm_c
Race | 4 Hours of Le Castellet 2024 (English) https://www.youtube.com/live/V2AYts4542I
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FIA WEC 6 Hours of Imola 2024
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Unfortunately no official free streams other than Free Practice 3 https://www.youtube.com/live/S87eZ1Sc7Tg
For those without access to the race broadcast the full races are normally placed the FIA WEC YouTube channel about a week or two after the race.
How to watch: https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/how-and-where-to-watch-fia-wec-6-hours-of-imola/7939
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2024 season: ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers Race 1 & 2
2024 season: ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers race 1 https://www.youtube.com/live/fHsyzN19L18?feature=shared
2024 season: ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers race 2 https://www.youtube.com/live/BcIfxd9xuPk?feature=shared
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European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Barcelona 2024 (English)
European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Barcelona 2024 (English) https://www.youtube.com/live/bFyaiYN-U3s
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LIVE STREAM: Ligier European Series & Le Mans Cup Saturday
LIVE STREAM: Ligier European Series & Le Mans Cup Saturday
https://www.dailysportscar.com/2024/04/13/live-stream-ligier-european-series-le-mans-cup-saturday.html
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ELMS Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya fatal accident in the paddock.
2024 . 04 . 09 MLMC PADDOCK INCIDENT STATEMENT
The European Le Mans Series deeply regrets to have to report that on Tuesday 9 April 2024 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during the 4 Hours of Barcelona event an incident occurred in the Michelin Le Mans Cup paddock.
In the morning during set up, Gerhard Freundorfer, Team Manager of Proton Huber Competition, was involved in a fatal accident with his team truck. He was quickly attended by the circuit medical staff but, unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.
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Read the full statement on the ELMS website https://www.europeanlemansseries.com/article/mlmc-paddock-incident-statement-6615365dc5dd8536d53dc61f
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Cadillac disqualified from Qatar 1812km after breach of technical regulations
> After the post-race scrutineering, a 3D scan was conducted on car #2 to assess its bodywork compliance with the official manufacturer's CAD model. The scan revealed that the rear diffuser strakes on both sides were higher and misaligned compared to the nominal values. Technical reports confirmed the violation of regulations. During a videoconference hearing, the team manager explained that an error led to parts being delivered without proper quality control. Although no intentional misconduct was found, the stewards imposed a disqualification, resulting in other cars moving up in the final classification. Competitors were reminded of their right to appeal decisions within the specified time limits.
(Automated summary)
- www.fiawec.com Sebastian Vettel set to test Porsche 963
Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel will test the Porsche 963 Hypercar challenger at Motorland Aragon, Spain, next week.
"Four-time Formula 1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel will test the Porsche 963 Hypercar challenger at Motorland Aragon, Spain, next week"
https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/sebastian-vettel-set-to-test-porsche-963/7922
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Twelve Hours of Sebring 2024
I'll be honest and say that being in the UK I don't watch every IMSA race but a few of them are worth making the effort, and today's race from Sebring is normally one of those that is worth the effort 🏎️
International Stream https://www.imsa.com/tv/ http://radiolemans.co/
Qualifying https://youtu.be/VcGbWOdWhoM?si=to8s27AKziyHGdhr
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WEC Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 Km (Official Replays)
www.fiawec.com 2024 Qatar 1812 Km - FIA World Endurance ChampionshipFind out more about 2024 Qatar 1812 Km. FIAWEC, World Endurance Championship
For those of you that didn't catch the Qatar Airways Qatar 1812 km (opening race of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship) live the official replays are on YouTube.
Qualifying: https://youtu.be/FpF2mk0ps0g
Race: https://youtu.be/ftEbO9GVFFY
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Bathurst 12 Hours
www.bathurst12hour.com.au Bathurst 12 Hour | Bathurst 12 HourExplore the thrilling world of motorsport at the Bathurst 12 Hour - Australia's premier endurance race. Discover the latest news, event details, and everything you need to know about this iconic race at Bathurst
Bathurst 12 Hours International streaming via YouTube ______
Friday livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/lPoKrV27rAg
Saturday livestream https://www.youtube.com/live/RhiYzmiq2F0
Sunday livestream: part 1 https://www.youtube.com/live/FC2n8tjup3o
Sunday livestream: part 2 https://www.youtube.com/live/FxsnUn-iXkE
Radio commentary https://radiolemans.co/
Race Control audio https://m.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/31290
Live Timing https://www.bathurst12hour.com.au/live-timing https://www.intercontinentalgtchallenge.com/watch-live#live-timing
#B12hr #GTWorld #RadioLeMans #IntercontinentalGTChallenge #MotorSport #MotorSports
- racer.com Extreme H to become first hydrogen-powered FIA world championship
Extreme H, the first ever hydrogen-powered off-road racing championship, will host its first season in 2025, following the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding between the FIA and s…
Extreme E is no more. Starting 2025 it will become an hydrogen-powered series called Extreme H. I'm not quite sure were this will lead to, but I think it will change the series.
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Le Mans Classic, centenary edition
On the program for this first session :
- Endurance Racing Legends
- Porsche Classic Race
- Group C Racing
https://www.youtube.com/live/TIDgA2TJqWA?feature=share
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24 Hours of Spa 2023
A heads up for this weekend, it is the 24 Hours of Spa so make your plans accordingly 🏎️🏁
https://youtu.be/MIH92WFGk-4
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WEC Full Access
The 24 Hours of Le Mans episode is now available to watch.
"WEC Full Access series is back with a full in-depth episode dedicated to the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans"
https://youtu.be/b0wJCo07opQ
- www.theverge.com Formula E team caught using RFID scanner that could grab live tire data from other cars
Teams aren’t allowed to install any equipment in the pit lane
During the Formula E qualifying round in Portland, Oregon, today, the DS Penske team was fined €25,000 after it surreptitiously installed an RFID scanner at the entrance to the pit, which the FIA stewards said could collect data from other race cars and give them an advantage. The team’s racers, Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Éric Vergne, were also hit with a pit lane start penalty for today’s race — meaning they will have to wait at the end of the pit lane until all of the other cars have driven past before entering the race.
The FIA Stewards explanation for the penalty was provided to The Verge via email:
The Stewards were advised by the Technical Delegate that the competitor had installed RFID scanning equipment in the pit lane entry this morning that was able to collect live data from all cars. Firstly, it is forbidden in general for competitors to install or place any equipment in the pit lane. Secondly, the collection of data by this method gives the competitor a lot of information, which is a huge and unfair advantage. Taking all the circumstances together, the Stewards feel that the given penalty is appropriate.
RFID chips have been used in Formula E tires for the entirety of the still-young motorsport, primarily to track the condition of tires, including temperature and tire pressure, and encourage their efficient use, according to a 2014 article in Tyrepress.
For the 2023 season, Formula E has switched to a new “Gen 3” car design and a new tire manufacturer, going from Michelins to the Hankook iON. A Motorsport.com report from off-season testing discussed how much of a challenge that presented for the teams and a possible reason why attempting to glean data from the entire field was something Penske would even try.
For the 2022-2023 season, the series picked up a sponsorship from Hankook tires, which a report in Motorsport indicated presented challenges for the drivers, who had been used to the same Michelin tires for the previous 8 seasons.
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This Le Mans is going to be sick !