Prodrive Astons

[Lorry]

Didn't it look like there were 4 "works" cars instead of 2?  I have it on good authority that there were really 3.  Prodrive wanted to run 3, but only had 2 entries, whilst Larbre also had 2, but could only really afford to run one, so a deal was done.  The pit crew for the 3rd Prodrive car (008) was the works manager and a selection of factory staff.  They had a good laugh at the expense of the professional mechanics when 008 was fastest in practice!

And yes a very adequate budget was available.

[mike(liverpool boys)]

Is it true theres talk of a full on LMP1 aston in the pipeline?

[championaudi]

mr dave did make encouraging comments at lm this year and when the ACO was taking about road cars lookie likeies,

[Kev_mk3]

Is it true theres talk of a full on LMP1 aston in the pipeline?

possible - my mate works for prodrive and is getting more info for me the gt2 car looks awesome tho

[nickliv]

As the FIA have snaffled prodrive's F1 entry money for next year (E300K IIRC), here's hoping they turn their backs on the 'professional wrestling with wheels' series.

Fingers crossed.

[rcutler]

I can confirm that there will be NO F1 team from Prodrive. It has a lot to do with the £300K limit if the team are run be a car manufacturer, however that idea will not go ahead for next year it meant that there was not enough time to develop a car left.

I heard it the other day and I can confirm that they are designing a prototype for LM, the Vantage is aimed at competing as a GT2 Car aswell.