In less than two weeks time Porsche will be competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The team has competed continually since the early 1950s, and this is their 3rd outing in the 919 Hybrid. While every year is important, this year is especially so as Porsche are both the current title defenders and the leaders in both the manufacturers' and drivers' …
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24 Hours of Le Mans – Episode 11 – Private teams
We're only two weeks away from Porsche's return to LMP1 racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For the past 10 weeks we've brought you a new video each week outlining the new regulations for the race and how they will effect Porsche's strategy. This week we're taking a break from Porsche and looking at one of Porsche's competitors, Rebellion Racing, …
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For the last 8 weeks we've looked at the new regulations Porsche must abide by for this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans. In this week's video we learn the answers to a number of questions about Porsche's choice of engine for the 919 including: 1. When and why Porsche chose to go back to Le Mans 2. How long it takes to develop an engine at …
Continue to the full articleHow The New Regulations Affect Aerodynamics On The LMP1 Cars In The 24 Hours of Le Mans
There are a lot of new regulations this year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans all geared toward reducing fuel consumption by 30%. In this 8th episode from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest we explore how the regulations affect aero and how aero dictates design in the development of new LMP1 cars. Next week's video will be a visit with Porsche and a look …
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