Toyota Le Mans 2012

[NelsonTiago]

boa noticia para o desporto motorizado!

[martins]

Esta manha a TMG confirmou o lineup de pilotos para Lemans,(wurz/Lapierre/Nakajima) penso que a TMG fez uma escolha inteligente ja que os 2 primeiros ja correram pela Peugeot e podem trazer muita informação sobre os diesel e o Nakajima é mais por ser o protegido da Toyota !!

Agora estou curioso pra ver o carro que vão usar :)

Toyota signs Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima for new LMP1 programme

Toyota has announced Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima as the driver line-up for its World Endurance Championship programme with its new hybrid LMP1 car.

The new Toyota will contest selected WEC rounds, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, as the Japanese firm returns to top-line sportscar racing for the first time since its Le Mans bids of the late 1990s.

AUTOSPORT revealed yesterday that two-time Le Mans winner and ex-Formula 1 racer Wurz would move from Peugeot's LMP1 programme to lead the Toyota project.

"As soon as I heard about the possibility to join the team I was instantly excited and keen to be involved," said Wurz. "I love endurance racing and I have been a fan of Le Mans since my childhood so I have great memories of Toyotas competing there, particularly the GT-One which was a really sexy, cool-looking car.

"As an ambitious Le Mans racer, this heritage combined with the immense technical capabilities at TMG makes a very attractive combination."

Lapierre has established a sportscar career with ORECA - which will work with Toyota on the programme - in recent seasons, with the 27-year-old Frenchman part of the winning crew at this year's Sebring 12 Hours.

He said he was honoured to be chosen by Toyota and excited by its decision to run a hybrid.

"To be selected by a company like Toyota for such a new and interesting project is a proud moment for me," said Lapierre. "We are at the beginning of a big challenge and I am very excited.

"TMG has some very impressive capabilities and, together with the hybrid system, we have the potential to develop a really strong car. I am interested to experience the hybrid system for the first time; this adds a different aspect to our challenge and we have to consider some different strategic factors.

"It's great to be involved at the beginning with this technology and I hope it will give us a performance advantage."

The LMP1 deal marks a return to top-level international motorsport for former Williams F1 driver and long-time Toyota protege Nakajima, who returned to Japanese domestic racing this season after losing his grand prix seat at the end of 2009.

"To return to Le Mans, and to take part in this new championship, means a lot to Toyota so I am very honoured to be a part of it," said the 26-year-old Japaense.

"Le Mans will be a new experience for me but it is one I am very much looking forward to. The challenge of Le Mans is famous throughout motorsport so I can't wait to race there for the first time.

"Obviously it is a new experience but I am familiar with endurance racing thanks to my time in Japanese Super GT and this will help me to adjust."

The three drivers are already working in Toyota's simulator ahead of the new car's track debut early in 2012.

[Rui Monteiro]

Esta manha a TMG confirmou o lineup de pilotos para Lemans,(wurz/Lapierre/Nakajima) penso que a TMG fez uma escolha inteligente ja que os 2 primeiros ja correram pela Peugeot e podem trazer muita informação sobre os diesel e o Nakajima é mais por ser o protegido da Toyota !!

Agora estou curioso pra ver o carro que vão usar :)

Toyota signs Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima for new LMP1 programme

Toyota has announced Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima as the driver line-up for its World Endurance Championship programme with its new hybrid LMP1 car.

The new Toyota will contest selected WEC rounds, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, as the Japanese firm returns to top-line sportscar racing for the first time since its Le Mans bids of the late 1990s.

AUTOSPORT revealed yesterday that two-time Le Mans winner and ex-Formula 1 racer Wurz would move from Peugeot's LMP1 programme to lead the Toyota project.

"As soon as I heard about the possibility to join the team I was instantly excited and keen to be involved," said Wurz. "I love endurance racing and I have been a fan of Le Mans since my childhood so I have great memories of Toyotas competing there, particularly the GT-One which was a really sexy, cool-looking car.

"As an ambitious Le Mans racer, this heritage combined with the immense technical capabilities at TMG makes a very attractive combination."

Lapierre has established a sportscar career with ORECA - which will work with Toyota on the programme - in recent seasons, with the 27-year-old Frenchman part of the winning crew at this year's Sebring 12 Hours.

He said he was honoured to be chosen by Toyota and excited by its decision to run a hybrid.

"To be selected by a company like Toyota for such a new and interesting project is a proud moment for me," said Lapierre. "We are at the beginning of a big challenge and I am very excited.

"TMG has some very impressive capabilities and, together with the hybrid system, we have the potential to develop a really strong car. I am interested to experience the hybrid system for the first time; this adds a different aspect to our challenge and we have to consider some different strategic factors.

"It's great to be involved at the beginning with this technology and I hope it will give us a performance advantage."

The LMP1 deal marks a return to top-level international motorsport for former Williams F1 driver and long-time Toyota protege Nakajima, who returned to Japanese domestic racing this season after losing his grand prix seat at the end of 2009.

"To return to Le Mans, and to take part in this new championship, means a lot to Toyota so I am very honoured to be a part of it," said the 26-year-old Japaense.

"Le Mans will be a new experience for me but it is one I am very much looking forward to. The challenge of Le Mans is famous throughout motorsport so I can't wait to race there for the first time.

"Obviously it is a new experience but I am familiar with endurance racing thanks to my time in Japanese Super GT and this will help me to adjust."

The three drivers are already working in Toyota's simulator ahead of the new car's track debut early in 2012.

Boa Martins, onde arranjas-te esta informação?

[martins]

Boa Martins, onde arranjas-te esta informação?

Ups esqueci-me de colocar o link,Toyota signs Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima for new LMP1 programme - Le Mans news - AUTOSPORT.com

---------- Mensagem adicionada em 12:14 PM ---------- Mensagem anterior em 10:18 AM ----------

Depois de esta noticia ter sido divulgada,especula-se que a Tmg nao vai ficar por aqui em termos de pilotos,os nomes de André Loterrer que corre nos Super Gt pela Lexus/toyota tambem é referido assim como os de Minassian e Gene e talvez um trio de pilotos japoneses !!!

Acho que pro ano vou-me estrear como espectador em Lemans :)

[Martins_Viseu]

Ups esqueci-me de colocar o link,Toyota signs Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima for new LMP1 programme - Le Mans news - AUTOSPORT.com

---------- Mensagem adicionada em 12:14 PM ---------- Mensagem anterior em 10:18 AM ----------

Depois de esta noticia ter sido divulgada,especula-se que a Tmg nao vai ficar por aqui em termos de pilotos,os nomes de André Loterrer que corre nos Super Gt pela Lexus/toyota tambem é referido assim como os de Minassian e Gene e talvez um trio de pilotos japoneses !!!

Acho que pro ano vou-me estrear como espectador em Lemans :)

O Minassian e o Gene já acabaram contrato com a Peugeot?!?

[martins]

O Minassian e o Gene já acabaram contrato com a Peugeot?!?

Não sei mas existem rumores que são alvos da TMG mas não passam disso ;) mas certamente que os contratos devem ter uma clausula de saida è tudo uma questão de a toyota assinar o cheque !!!

[Rui Monteiro]

Acho que pro ano vou-me estrear como espectador em Lemans :)

Mas em Le Mans ou na sentadinho na Eurosport?

[martins]

Mas em Le Mans ou na sentadinho na Eurosport?

Lemans ;) sentado na Eurosport/net ja eu estive este ano :lol

De geneve são cerca de 6h de estrada !!!

[Rui Monteiro]

Lemans ;) sentado na Eurosport/net ja eu estive este ano :lol

De geneve são cerca de 6h de estrada !!!

Daqui onde estou sao quase 15h! :lol
Vai tu que é mais perto! ;) Fazes bem ir lá martins

[martins]

Daqui onde estou sao quase 15h! :lol
Vai tu que é mais perto! ;) Fazes bem ir lá martins

Sempre tive vontade de la ir,mas a maioria dos amigos não tem a mesma forma de passar o tempo como eu :lol mas vou pelo facto de a Toyota estar presente o proximo ano !!

[powerslave]

Espero bem que seja o fim do reinado diesel... já começa a enjoar!

[martins]

A toyota vai apresentar o Lmp1 no dia 24 de janeiro no circuito Paul-Ricard no sul da França,no dia 25,26 e 27 de janeiro serão dias de testes.

Vamos a ver se o carro tem pulmão para os diesel :)

Toyota présentera sa LMP1 en janvier
AUTOhebdo vous révèle que Toyota dévoilera sa LMP1 essence-hybride qui participera aux 24 Heures du Mans 2012 le mois prochain avant d'effectuer les premiers essais du prototype sur le circuit Paul-Ricard du 24 au 27 janvier. Les trois pilotes titularisés, l'Autrichien Alexander Wurz, le Français Nicolas Lapierre et le Japonais Kazuki Nakajima seront bien évidemment présents pour l'occasion.

AUTOhebdo.fr | Toyota prsentera sa LMP1 en janvier

[Martins_Viseu]

A toyota vai apresentar o Lmp1 no dia 24 de janeiro no circuito Paul-Ricard no sul da França,no dia 25,26 e 27 de janeiro serão dias de testes.

Vamos a ver se o carro tem pulmão para os diesel :)

Toyota présentera sa LMP1 en janvier
AUTOhebdo vous révèle que Toyota dévoilera sa LMP1 essence-hybride qui participera aux 24 Heures du Mans 2012 le mois prochain avant d'effectuer les premiers essais du prototype sur le circuit Paul-Ricard du 24 au 27 janvier. Les trois pilotes titularisés, l'Autrichien Alexander Wurz, le Français Nicolas Lapierre et le Japonais Kazuki Nakajima seront bien évidemment présents pour l'occasion.

AUTOhebdo.fr | Toyota prsentera sa LMP1 en janvier

Likes!!!Estou curioso para ver a máquina e saber specs!

[CrasyE12]

Likes!!!Estou curioso para ver a máquina e saber specs!

desculpem mas já existe fotos?

[martins]

desculpem mas já existe fotos?

Por enquanto a unica imagem que existe é este esboço que a Tmg colocou no seu site toyota-motorsport.com ;)
Pode ser que exista uma fuga de informação antes do dia 24 de janeiro,mas sempre pensei que o carro fosse revelado antes o que me leva a pensar que não vão participar na corrida de Sebring e que a primeira corrida oficial sera em Spa em abril (se não estou em erro),ou seja vão ter apenas 4 meses e meio antes das 24h de lemans por isso penso que a tmg ira optar por uma estrategia conservadora,mas quem sabe até pode ser um carro que venha a superar as expectativas a ver vamos.

Tambem podem querer apresentar o carro mais tarde porque tem algum segredo ou inovação que não querem que a peugeot ou a Audi possam copiar a tempo das 24h de lemans mas isto são tudo suposições.