Alonso To Race Le Mans

[VoodooBoss]

Might as well get this thread going early. This won't be as big of a deal as him racing Indy in 2017 but should still be fun to follow along.

http://autoweek.com/article/formula...-fernando-alonso-had-lmp1-seat-fitting-toyota

 

[docs302]

Fernando is a racer. He wants to experience all the disciplines on the biggest stages.......Indycar, the 500, prototypes, 24 hour endurance races. Wouldn't be surprised if he tries to get in a stocker and do Daytona. I watch F1. Despite the circus and the fact that 6 cars really have the only shot at winning, it draws me in. Alonso has wasted some of the best years of his career with the present McLaren Honda but he has taken it like a racer.....voices his frustration but gets in the car and competes. Hamilton would be crying and blaming and letting the world know his team is to blame. Alonso is the man......I will watch him whenever and wherever he drives.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

First thing I thought about this rumor was how happy Honda would be about him racing a Toyota --- McClaren and Andretti Indy cars are Honda powered.
Terrific for Toyota, not so Happy at Honda , one would think?!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Fernando is a racer. He wants to experience all the disciplines on the biggest stages.......Indycar, the 500, prototypes, 24 hour endurance races. Wouldn't be surprised if he tries to get in a stocker and do Daytona. I watch F1. Despite the circus and the fact that 6 cars really have the only shot at winning, it draws me in. Alonso has wasted some of the best years of his career with the present McLaren Honda but he has taken it like a racer.....voices his frustration but gets in the car and competes. Hamilton would be crying and blaming and letting the world know his team is to blame. Alonso is the man......I will watch him whenever and wherever he drives.

Couldn't agree more. I would love to see him in a space where he can unleash his potential again.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Those of us who love F1 know the talent Alonzo possesses and it would be great to see him in a position his drive and talent would be able to come to the forefront , again!

 

[VoodooBoss]

Too bad his Honda motor gave up before the end of this years Indy 500.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Too bad his Honda motor gave up before the end of this years Indy 500.

A damn shame.

 

[docs302]

First thing I thought about this rumor was how happy Honda would be about him racing a Toyota --- McClaren and Andretti Indy cars are Honda powered.
Terrific for Toyota, not so Happy at Honda , one would think?!

I guess with McLaren dumping Honda for Renault next year Alonso is free to jump into the best car he can find. Alonso just wants to be in the show in a car that can win it overall so Toyota is the best shot at LeMans.....if it stays together.

 

[VoodooBoss]

He seemed a bit out of water in the prototype but he had pace at the end. I expect him to do well.

http://autoweek.com/article/24-hour...rnando-alonso-commits-24-hours-le-mans-toyota

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Seat time , seat time. Daytona had to help him begin the acclimatization of an enclosed cockpit and would imagine the long runs at LeMans will be conducive for Fernando to get up to speed. Like Voodoo, I expect him to do quite well!

 

[RES_22]

He is the man.

Anyone who ever raced with anything on the line could be construed to be “difficult”.

He hopped in that Daytona prototype w/o previous tin top (cf top?) experience... unknown car, track, tires, etc etc... and wrung it’s neck... knowing that he had little chance to win. That is a racer.

One of the few that deserves an autograph request.