le Mans 24 not in IMSA teams' 2017 plans -Racer.com
"At no point have we been made aware that our DPi competitors have Le Mans as a priority for 2017," Atherton
IMSA freedom on ECUs will put DPis in LMP1-P for LM24 -Racer.com
"...a manufacturer using its own engine, electronics and bespoke design bodywork, being able to come to Le Mans is as if not more attractive than what was the original vision," - Atherton
LPM1-P entries would have to feature chassis manufacturerabove OEM
" A Dallara-X, an ORECA-Y. A Riley/Multimatic-Z."
"'powered by Mazda' would be acceptable, but if it was 'Mazda' in a five foot tall neon lights, it wouldn't be." - Beaumesnil
ACO insist on spec Costworth ECU for LM24/WEC P2
IMSA allow OEM ECU freedom
"(ECUs) a bigger component of the discussion than any of us originally recognized." - Atherton
Riley say "...I would guess up to five" DPi teams in 2018 - Racer.com
Onroak on DPi: "Things are still unclear and timing remains a problem to solve." - Endurance-info.com
The first DPi manufacturer announcements are expected within the next 60 days, manufacturers meeting has been scheduled to discuss the timing of the announcements, to prevent potential overlaps.
At least two manufacturers will be on the grid next year ... Mazda, utilizing the Riley Mk. XXX LMP2 chassis and Cadillac with Dallara’s new LMP2 car
At least five other manufacturers have been evaluating programs, but with some looking towards 2018 and beyond.
"(DPi) doesn’t just allow manufacturer involvement, it depends on it." Atherton Sportscar365.com
" ...LMP1 Privateer for Le Mans.. an interesting idea"
"Teams fielding DPi cars and LM P2 cars will have the ability to use some approved aerodynamic add-ons, enabling them to tune their cars to each track. This will promote diversity in car setup and stimulate competition"
"...it has been understood and acknowledged that IMSA’s business goals and objectives for its top Prototype class differ from the goals of the FIA and ACO"
"prospective DPi manufacturers have revealed a desire to use their own electronics providers rather than using the “spec” Cosworth ECU"
Cadillac throwback -not DPi just one of my favourite pics- want one in my office...
Honda "looking closely" Ligier a good chassis fit...
Mazda a cert with what chassis? - Riley/Multimatic's an easy transition from the Lola?
That Alfa: what chassis? ORECA? run by Starworks with a Martini livery would be good or Dallara with Risi & Ferrari blessing/drivers?
Bentley have been talking - Dyson run? with what chassis? Riley/Multimatic again? - both have history
The Cadillac seeems a good fit for Dallara chassis too & Wayne Taylor to run it - perhaps VisitFlorida too?
Other stories have involved AUDI (is that why Filipe Albuquerque is running with AX?), BMW is never far from speculation & not averse to a bit of "badge engineering", OK that's enough from me, any other ideas? Could be interesting though couldn't it?
How that DPi Alfa could look
Riley / Multimatic LMP2 on course for June 2016 debut - Racer.com
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