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The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2015 |OT| Nissan enter the fray
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Spaceman Spiff
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Looks like bodywork damage on the #7.
Elfforkusu
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Wonder what the hell happened. Doesn't look good for the #7 Audi though.
It's basically down to the #19, the #9, and the #17. Unless all of those have trouble too!
e: Not to say they won't get the #7 Audi back going, but it's going to be battling with the Toyotas.
e2: Well, maybe not? "only" lost 2 laps.
It's basically down to the #19, the #9, and the #17. Unless all of those have trouble too!
e: Not to say they won't get the #7 Audi back going, but it's going to be battling with the Toyotas.
e2: Well, maybe not? "only" lost 2 laps.
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AlmostMilk
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Might be the first time in a while Audi doesn't win.Porsche's gonna win this, are they?
StriKeVillain
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These replay shots...
Elfforkusu
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Well, there's still a lot of time. But with the #7 falling off, they're in the driver's seat.Porsche's gonna win this, are they?
Spaceman Spiff
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How unexpected is it that Porsche and Audi's third cars are the ones carrying the day, though?
Yeah, they just confirmed the latter. Which is funny, because he was saying about Spa that Porsche would've won but they "keep kicking own goals" (ie. self-sabotaging). Sounds like they did it again, and he bore the brunt of it.
Edit: Looking at the times, if #17 is a lap down but is a pit ahead, does that mean they're still in it despite the penalty?
Also, Hulk in the lead! God, I hope Porsche brings this one home.
NoFaceNico
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Porsche's gonna win this, are they?
Don't jinx us. We just entered the third act of this play. A lot can change.
I just want someone other than Audi to win. But yeah, I hate that my team is running so poorly... no. I meant Toyota, not Nissan, silly.
AlmostMilk
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#96 Aston Martin spun out. Saftey car out.
Elfforkusu
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The #17 is definitely still in it, though between the #7 and #8, one of those Audis could challenge it by the end.
Realistically only the #17 and #9 are within striking distance of the leader barring unforeseen calamity striking the #19.
Rain/accident/reliability can (and will) throw a wrench into all of this. It's probably fair to say that of the #19, #17, and #9, two of them will have something bad happen in the last 7 hours.
edit: God damn, what a wreck by the #96 Aston.
NoFaceNico
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According to RLM: Smoke is coming out of #19
Can anyone confirm? I don't see anything
Can anyone confirm? I don't see anything
Spaceman Spiff
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They're bringing the #19 into the garage for a new rear deck. Might be a setup change.
Elfforkusu
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Pitting under safety car is a pretty big hit, so something's gotta be broken. (or not. Safety cars at Le Mans confuse me!)
Looks like it might be quick enough work to keep the lead though?
NoFaceNico
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Yep, #19 is going into the garage, but they say its for a new wing. Already on its way out as I type.
Elfforkusu
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More brake replacements for the #64 Corvette. Will 6.5h be enough to catch the Ferrari?
NoFaceNico
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Nah. Same old basically. Color me surprised, I didn't expect that by now the only LMP1 car retirement would be a Nissan. Usually attrition takes out another 3-4 of them by this point.
Corvette might lose its lead in GT Pro since they decided to pit under safety car to replace their brakes but missed the pit exit by a few seconds after the safety car came back in. That sucks.
Elfforkusu
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WEC announcer guys pissing me off talking about the Audi. It's the same car! They already changed the deck on that one! If it keeps developing holes, then... it can have holes in it!
StriKeVillain
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That's enough for me.
Goodnight gentlemen. Good luck to the drivers.
Goodnight gentlemen. Good luck to the drivers.
Spaceman Spiff
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Definitely. They're less than 5 seconds behind now.
Elfforkusu
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Really? I thought it was more...
I'm a little confused. I wonder if the Ferrari hit the pits too, or if the intervals had already updated when I checked.
But, anyway... good!
Elfforkusu
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AlmostMilk
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#9 Audi is having brake issues.
Never give up hope.
Spaceman Spiff
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One by one, the issues seem to be piling up for the R18s. It's a shame for them to not be at full fighting strength, and there's a long ways to go yet, but the pieces are falling into place for Porsche.
Guy that was checking the fuel meter fell asleep
Spaceman Spiff
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Fuck yeah, Milner beat the Ferrari out of pit lane. Corvette retakes the lead.
2:15 or so between first and second? I know Webber was a lap behind earlier, so they're making up time I guess.
I wish I knew how to follow this better. I have F1 down pat but this is a whole different kettle of fish.
And the 64 Corvette is pretty much the fan favourite around these (GAFs) parts, yes? Is that because it's a US entry?
I wish I knew how to follow this better. I have F1 down pat but this is a whole different kettle of fish.
And the 64 Corvette is pretty much the fan favourite around these (GAFs) parts, yes? Is that because it's a US entry?
It's my favourite because it's bright yellow and makes a good sound.
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