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[FLB]

As we had a thread for the Nürburgring 24H, let's have one for Spa 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting grid: https://www.enduranc... de départ.pdf

 

Starting drivers (en francais, but you can make the car with the driver out) : 24 H. de Spa - La grille et la liste des pilotes au départ - Endurance Info (endurance-info.com)

 

 

Would you be surprised that rain is expected during the night? 

 

Weather Spa - RMI (meteo.be)

[Dara]

I'm here, for the moment it's hot and sunny.
However I'm prepared for heavy showers and even thunderstorms.

[HuddersfieldTerrier1986]

Yeah apparently overnight there's a very high chance of heavy rain and storms

[Myrvold]

"Crowdstrike" is always a good sponsor for events with... crowds

[FLB]

La Brabançonne played live by an actual band 

 

40 British drivers, the most of any nationality according to Laurent Mercier.

[Ruusperi]

Here we go

[FLB]

First Porsche is only P16?

[SilverArrow31]

Another artifically extended SC period... all for one car in the gravel.

It actually ended much faster than I thought! haha

Edited by SilverArrow31, 29 June 2024 - 15:25.

[FLB]

Van Berlo just had four wheels off the ground on the curb at the Raidillon... 

[Ruusperi]

[ARTGP]

Did anyone else catch that 4 wide on the Kemmel? 

 

We haven't even hit the 2nd hour 

Edited by ARTGP, 29 June 2024 - 15:28.

[Ruusperi]

[FLB]

Did anyone else catch that 4 wide? 

Schumacher/Häkkinen/Zonta, eat your heart out! 

Edited by FLB, 29 June 2024 - 15:29.

[Beri]

Bunch of amateurs. The was space for a 5th car 😜

[FLB]

First track limits penalty (Brad Schumacher, 30 sec. at the next pitstop). 

[Secretariat]

First Porsche is only P16?

And are still 16th. Based on the commentary seemed like they were at a loss to explain the lack of competitiveness.

Edited by Secretariat, 29 June 2024 - 15:58.

[ren]

TIL learned the CEO of Crowdstrike is racing a car sponsored by Crowdstrike in an event sponsored by Crowdstrike. Good to be the king I guess

 

(He does have good results over the years so maybe I'm just jealous)

[FLB]

TIL learned the CEO of Crowdstrike is racing a car sponsored by Crowdstrike in an event sponsored by Crowdstrike. Good to be the king I guess

 

(He does have good results over the years so maybe I'm just jealous)

And he had the power to make IMSA adjust its schedule so the Spa 24H didn't clash with The Glen 

[HuddersfieldTerrier1986]

Thunderstorm warnings are active in the Spa area. Good chance of various periods of heavy rain/storms overnight, possibly leading to red flag conditions. Possibility of fog in the morning too.

Light rain closing in on the circuit now too

Edited by HuddersfieldTerrier1986, 29 June 2024 - 17:24.

[Dara]

It's raining now at combes

[FLB]

They resurfaced the track recently. Grip level unknown on the new tarmac.

[ARTGP]

Is it raining? I'm confused. chaos. 

Edited by ARTGP, 29 June 2024 - 17:35.

[FLB]

Looks like multiple incidents at the same time!

[FLB]

Full-blown SC. 

[FLB]

Green!

[FLB]

Major incident apparently. No news for now.

[Dara]

[Dara]

[Dara]

No idea what's happening,there was at least a fire at the Ferrari I believe

[Ruusperi]

[FLB]

A tarp hiding the car is never good 

[Myrvold]

A tarp hiding the car is never good 

 

Not sure when I read about that last time, but that was in an effort to show how it is very often not an indication of anything.

 

Except if I misunderstand as I am thinking of covering a car when recovering it, and not hiding it from spectators while a driver is still in it.

[Ruusperi]

https://twitter.com/...118298993283492

[ARTGP]

 Some of these guys need to have their racing licenses taken away.  

Edited by ARTGP, 29 June 2024 - 18:33.

[Myrvold]

 Some of these guys need to have their racing licenses taken away.  

 

There is something about that double waved and "be prepared to stop" that very few does follow.

[FLB]

 Some of these guys need to have their racing licenses taken away.  

There were double yellows being waved. The driver of the Ferrari was trying to reach a safe space, on the right... but it's crazy to crawl on the track at that speed, never mind trying TO CROSS it...

[Disgrace]

Wow, that's horrendous. Drivers blatantly ignoring yellows.

[Ruusperi]

 

[FLB]

In French, they're saying that if they've showed the images, it's because the drivers are doing well. France Racing says the drivers are OK:

 

 

 

La Ferrari commence à prendre feu, heureusement on apprend rapidement que les pilotes vont bien.

Translation: The Ferrari begins to catch fire, happily we learn quickly that the drivers are doing well.

 

Source: 24 Heures de Spa, H+4 : Mattia Drudi mène une course hachée ! (franceracing.fr)

Edited by FLB, 29 June 2024 - 18:55.

[ANF]

https://twitter.com/...118298993283492

There were double yellow flags. Besides, I'm sure race control had already started, or was about to start, a full course yellow countdown from 10 to 0, or from 20 to 0, or from 30 to 0. "There is a big hazard on the track. Be prepared to be prepared to be prepared to slow down to a safe speed, soon."

[JHSingo]

This event seems to attract bone-headed driving every year, for some reason...

[ARTGP]

There's 10 drivers that I counted who should be pulled from this race and have several months off, minimum. Driving towards 2 stopped cars at full speed with yellows out. Let's see if SRO has any sense. 

Edited by ARTGP, 29 June 2024 - 19:02.

[ANF]

Wow, that's horrendous. Drivers blatantly ignoring yellows.

The FIA investigation after Bianchi's accident at Suzuka basically concluded that drivers don't slow down (enough) for yellow flags, and that's why it recommended the introduction of a speed limit in every section where yellow flags are being displayed. That was ten years ago...

[Beri]

Ow on earth did that driver decide to jerk to the left when he saw the one in front passing the stranded car at ease on the right. He was at least 4 car lengths behind. In my opinion enough time to not react like a scared dog. No disrespect.

[ANF]

Ow on earth did that driver decide to jerk to the left when he saw the one in front passing the stranded car at ease on the right. He was at least 4 car lengths behind. In my opinion enough time to not react like a scared dog. No disrespect.

I think the stopped car was hidden by the two cars in front. And they can't see through that concrete pit barrier either.

[thegamer23]

And Rossi is now leading Spa 24 h.

 

What a legend!

[FLB]

Thunderstrorm expected in 1h30min.

[ANF]

And it's getting dark already. How depressing.

[Myrvold]

In French, they're saying that if they've showed the images, it's because the drivers are doing well. France Racing says the drivers are OK:

 

This is another thing I am torn on.

 

"Oh, no images is shown, this is probably near fatal or fatal".

 

I am not sure that is that much better.

[Dara]

What happened to Hubauto's 911?