So near…and yet so far, is the story of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s record at Le Mans. The world watched in stunned silence when in 2016 the #5 Toyota TS050 Hybrid rolled to a stop on the penultimate lap of the race. Having the title of the world’s toughest endurance race snatched from your grasp with the finish line in sight was the cruellest outcome for a team who had worked so … [Read more...]
Le Mans rollercoaster
Now imagine yourself in a rollercoaster at your local fair with its multiple ups and downs, and even upside down loops. In a similar way, the 24-Hour race this last weekend was a bit like a Le Mans rollercoaster ride, one minute Porsche was up, then it was Toyota, and even the cars within the same team swapped positions regularly. In the end though, it was Porsche who … [Read more...]
Final hours of Le Mans 24H 2016
In the final hours of Le Mans 24H 2016 and after twenty hours of nose-to-tail racing, the no.2 Porsche is 40 seconds behind the lead Toyota and just 24 seconds behind the second placed Toyota. From early on in the race, Toyota took the fight to Porsche and it was a three-way tussle throughout the night, with the lead swapping between them in sync with the pit stops. If truth be … [Read more...]
Le Mans race week has begun
The Le Mans race week has begun and if one had to summarise it in a single word, you might say that it has been 'changeable.' From as early as scrutineering on Sunday 12 June through to the first Free Practice (FP1), it has rained one minute and been muggy and steamy hot the next. If you have been fortunate enough to be counted amongst the band of photographers covering this … [Read more...]
Le Mans 24H GTE AM
Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the prospects of the 24H GTE PRO and LMP1 classes at the Le Mans 24-Hour race, which takes place in about two weeks time. So, this week it is the turn of the Le Mans 24H GTE AM, guys. While this class caters for one-year old cars driven by Gold, Silver and Bronze drivers, there are also some Platinum drivers here too. Last year … [Read more...]
Le Mans 24H GTE PRO
This week we are looking at the Le Mans 24H GTE PRO class, and who is likely to do what in the forthcoming duel at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Last week we stuck our neck out and predicted a Porsche win in the LMP1 class, so let us examine who stands out in the tightly contested manufacturer GT class. Firstly, we have fourteen cars in the Le Mans 24H GTE PRO class this … [Read more...]
WEC PIT LANE MEMORIES 2014-2016
Motor races are always about racing cars driving fast, but there is another side to the race which is not often seen but just as important, and that is efficiency in the pit lane. And so we thought that we would bring you a small selection of our WEC pit lane memories and shots from behind the scenes from 2014 to 2016, for your perusal and enjoyment. Working as a … [Read more...]
Engine downsizing at Porsche racing
Since Porsche first started racing at Le Mans back in 1951, the company has sought to field the smallest engine feasible to compete in each particular case. With this philosophy, engine downsizing at Porsche racing has become second nature as we shall see. 1951- 1959 Starting with the first Porsche 356 SL back in ’51, Porsche used the smaller capacity engine (1086cc) that … [Read more...]
Toyota TS-Series
Toyota’s heritage in endurance motor sport developing the Toyota TS-Series is a rich one that is characterised by patience and perseverance. This steadfast approach over the years has paid off because in 2014 their hard work earned them both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ World Championship. After riding the crest of the wave at the end of 2014, the team was brought down with … [Read more...]
Porsche 919 Hybrid – Technological Advantage
In 2014, Porsche marched back into the top class of endurance racing, and announced that they were here to take the championship. Their new racer, the Porsche 919 Hybrid, was powered by a 2.0-litre V4 petrol turbocharged engine, and they proudly claimed that it held a technological advantage over the rest of their competitors. Many were sceptical because not only was the … [Read more...]
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