The Role Of Teamwork In Endurance Racing
The Role Of Teamwork In Endurance Racing – Together with Team Akkodis ASP, Lexus begins a new challenge by entering the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship. Discover the blend of teamwork, technology, engineering and strategy that drives our quest for glory, and delve into the rich legacy of one of motorsport’s most prestigious series.
The World Endurance Championship challenged the boundaries of motorsport for the RC F GT3 and Akkodis ASP team. More than just circuits, these tracks serve as Lexus’ ultimate laboratory, where innovations are born and refined, forming the essence of every Lexus vehicle.
The Role Of Teamwork In Endurance Racing
Lexus champions the ultimate racing lifestyle through the RC F GT3, a beacon for professional racers and gentleman drivers alike, drawn by the thrill of competition and the allure of the motorsport world. As they navigate their journey from aspiration to the global stage, Lexus stands beside them, turning dreams into reality and fostering a deep connection between driver, machine and the pursuit of excellence on and off the track.
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Explore the World Endurance Championship’s profound influence on motorsport culture, bridging the past and present through a celebration of legendary circuits, technological milestones and the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans. This journey through WEC not only reveals the series’ role in advancing the sport, but also delves into its importance in shaping motorsport’s rich cultural heritage, connecting enthusiasts with the timeless passion and history that is the essence of racing. ignite
Explore French motorsport’s passion, from ASP Racing’s origins to the iconic Le Mans circuit, revealing the evolution of racing and France’s automotive legacy. Travel through scenic routes to Le Mans, where history and heritage converge, highlighting modern racing’s synergy with classic car revival. Although the drivers are the stars of the show, there are many others involved in the race, often behind the scenes. They contribute to making the 24 Hours of Le Mans the iconic race that it is.
As with all motorsport, drivers play a key role: it is their responsibility to be the fastest, most reliable competitor. They must also provide an analysis of the car’s behavior so that engineers can adjust the settings. At Le Mans, three drivers take turns behind the wheel and divide the 24 hours between them. This implies a lot of teamwork and settings that suit different managers.
Team managers coordinate, organize and manage. They play an important role in orchestrating teamwork. They strive to get the best out of each team member, and push them to their limits, but also take temperament into account. In addition to managing human resources, the manager is also the spokesperson and represents the team at official meetings. Some are also responsible for managing the finances and some actually own the team.
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Mechanics are responsible for preparing a car for a race and for repairs during the event. Repairs can only involve knocking out bodywork after a bump, but can also be more technical, such as changing brake discs. Another big responsibility is the pit stop. Since 2016, to keep costs down for the teams, there is a limit on how many mechanics can intervene during a pit stop. And there was a change to the regulations this year: to give this feature of the race more interest for spectators, tire changes are now done during refueling.
Like most road cars these days, modern racing cars are full of electronics to monitor the mechanical elements and change settings. In a 24-hour race, conditions are constantly changing – tires wear, rain comes, there is more or less traffic on the track – and settings have to be adjusted accordingly – and that’s the engineers’ job. Each car has its own team of engineers, led by a chief engineer who defines the strategy and oversees the pit stops, checks tires and fuel consumption.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans has a race director, a track clerk and two assistant clerks. It is their job to make sure the race runs smoothly. When there is a track incident, they analyze the information provided by the track official over the radio and scan any videos available. The race director decides on the action to be taken, from a yellow flag to stopping the race.
A stewards panel decides on the penalty to be applied, if necessary. The chairman of the five-man Panel presides at every FIA World Endurance Race. Race control sends short messages to teams via the timing screen or contacts team managers via radio. The latter is only a one-way channel as teams may only respond via written messages.
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Marshals are the guardian angels of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. They ensure safety on and around the track. Each year, around 1,400 volunteers offer their services. They are specially trained to monitor every inch of the 13.626km track. They can be assigned to signaling (waving a flag to alert drivers to a change in track conditions or a hazard) or to track interventions. Whenever an incident occurs, they notify the head of their sector, who sends a message to Race Control, who in turn decides on the procedure to be followed.
Marshals may also enter the track – something that requires special training. Quick action without panic is essential for officers who may be required to get a driver out of a car, deal with a fire or clear debris from the track. Some officials are responsible for ensuring that teams obey regulations. As such, officers are also posted in the pits to oversee procedures.
The head doctor is responsible for all medical interventions during the race. In the event of an accident, he or she will send for emergency services if necessary. The emergency services include an emergency vehicle, an ambulance, a fire engine and an evacuation vehicle. On the scene, the head doctor assesses the situation and issues the necessary instructions. If the driver is injured, he or she is taken to the medical center which at Le Mans consists of two treatment rooms, an intensive care unit and a post-trauma room. The head doctor is also in charge of the spectators’ medical center, which has a specific team. A total of 500 medical staff work during the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Each year, two famous personalities are invited to take on the roles of Grand Marshal (a recent tradition since 2013) and Official Starter (since 2004) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The job of Grand Marshal is assigned to a driver who embodies the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He or she represents the values of the iconic race in front of the spectators, media, teams and drivers during Race Week, and then drives the lead car during the formation lap on the big day. After Henri Pescarolo, Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen, Alexander Wurz and Mark Webber, Jacky Ickx will take on this role this year. With six Le Mans victories to his name, Ickx is the second most successful driver in the race’s history, after nine-time winner Kristensen.
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Another special responsibility at the race is to lower the French flag to start the race. Several leading personalities have already enjoyed this honor (Jean-Loup Chrétien, Jean-Claude Killy, Jean Todt, Fernando Alonso and Brad Pitt), which this year goes to tennis superstar Rafael Nadal.
The race commentator is the voice of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His familiar strains can be heard throughout the weekend, informing and updating spectators about the race. With the help of two accomplices, it is his job to provide detailed commentary for the entire duration of the race – no easy task, especially when nothing special happens! Fortunately, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, silence is few and far between!
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is known worldwide. Journalists come from all over the world to cover the event. About 1,300 journalists come from more than 40 different countries to provide live coverage. No fewer than 30 television networks broadcast the race to a potential 110 million viewers in 190 countries. Of course, internet streaming is quickly becoming the preferred channel for following the live action. During the race, 900,000 unique visitors log on to lemans.org and the event has 1,070,000 Facebook fans, 137,000 Instagram subscribers and 378,000 Twitter followers.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is more than a sporting event, it’s a family outing. His popularity has never waned. Last year the race attracted 258,500 spectators. Everyone has their own way of doing Le Mans. Many fans camp on site for the entire week and enjoy being so close to the action. Others enjoy wandering around, looking at the visitors’ classic cars, tasting the wares and enjoying the displays in the racing village.
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