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[spankyham]

I know how much I'd love to see Ferrari racing at LeMans again. There has been a bit of talk from senior people at least indicating they are considering it. I do still think it's a long shot, but it would be great.

I heard about a Russian team (working out of Spain I believe) that were entering in LMP2 in 2014 using Peugeot chassis, but with Ferrari engines and all the aero work also coming from Ferrari. But I haven't heard any more since about mid 2013 on that.

This video is interesting, and even if it was just curiosity that got Nando and Andrea up and checking out the Audi, it at least show how well they work together and how they are both always on the job looking to learn and perhaps get ideas. I wonder what Nando found interesting enough on the tire (I think that's where he was shooting)?

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[sagi58]

Alonso's intensity can be unnerving, eh?

[spankyham]

It seems the rumors of a return to lmp1 for Ferrari may have some substance to them. Here's hoping

As I said when I speculated on this previously, I don't believe Ferrari would leave F1. More likely they would support a client team. Perhaps Haas? Maybe even do a deal with Red Bull?

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/lemans24 ... r-le-mans/

After months of speculation, Ferrari’s future sports car racing plans could be made official as early as this weekend in Le Mans. (En Français)

Sportscar365 has learned that an announcement from the Italian manufacturer is imminent, and is believed to be scheduled for this Saturday at Circuit de la Sarthe, prior to the start of the 82nd running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

No details have been confirmed, but the announcement is believed to be linked towards future involvement in prototype racing.

Talk of a Ferrari factory LMP1 program began late last year when company president Luca di Montezemolo revealed that they were evaluating a potential future effort around the new-for-2014 set of prototype regulations.

Since then, the LMP1 class has continued to gain traction, with Porsche joining Audi and Toyota this year and Nissan announcing last month its plans to join the fray beginning in 2015.

A timeframe for any potential Ferrari involvement is unclear, especially with the current regulations set to expire at the end of 2016. However, a Garage 56 entry prior to a full works effort seems more feasible.

With Fernando Alonso, Ferrari’s star F1 driver who has not raced at Le Mans, serving as the race starter on Saturday, the two-time World Champion’s presence at this year’s race is not believed to be a coincidence.

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[spankyham]

I believe the LMP1 power units will be producing over 1000hp next year. That makes me smile.

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