Audi says pass to the new Hypercar era, as well as Porsche

"El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!" (lightningzone) 07/13/2019 at 15:43 • Filed to: None

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This only leaves Lamborghini and Bugatti as the only VAG brands to openly consider an entry.

La Marseillaise intensifies.

DanZman > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 07/13/2019 at 16:23

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What?

Discerning > DanZman 07/13/2019 at 17:00

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FIA is replacing prototype cars, such as the 919, with the new "hypercar" class. The idea is to get back to something similar to the days of GT1 as I understand it - such as the 911 GT1.

Discerning > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 07/13/2019 at 17:06

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That’s a bummer. I’ll be surprised if either of the remaining companies commit. Porsche was the best bet. I suppose there could be a Bugatti entry, but I feel like Lamborghini would be an uncharacteristic choice for that company.

Tat may sound crazy, but the company hasn’t had anyfhing quicker in FIA than a GT3 car for racing in a looooong time.

There was the GT1 Murcielago R-GT about 15 years ago, but that thing wasn’t very successful. Ditto for the LP670 RSV 10 years ago.

gin-san - shitpost specialist > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 07/13/2019 at 18:38

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Who is currently committed to the new formula? I know Aston Martin and Toyota are in, but have McLaren and Ferrari been confirmed?

TrickJos > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 07/13/2019 at 18:56

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Was there an official statement? I missed it.

It would be pretty cool to see Bugatti or Lamborghini in hypercar. 

Drewtopia > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! 07/14/2019 at 07:05

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Seems odd that Porsche i s now “only” doing Formula E and 911 factory support. Is DTM feasible with the new rules, given Aston is in now? Here’s hoping an F1 announcement is around the corner