Lexus RC F GT3 Completes the 24 Hours of Spa, Finishes 13th Overall

Posted by Kevin on July 30th, 2018

The Blancpain 24 Hours of Spa has concluded, with the Emil Frey #14 Lexus RC F GT3 finishing 13th overall in what proved to be a very difficult race for the team.

The trouble started in the early morning, when the second RC F GT3 participating in the race crashed into the side wall, destroying the car and sending driver Stephane Ortelli to the hospital. An update from the team indicate Ortelli will be fine.

This does not take away from the success of finishing in the top 15 — the Emil Frey team posted videos throughout the race:

The Blancpain GT Series will now take a month-long break before resuming at the end of August at the Hungaroring in Hungary.

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PeterF
F1 Silver Arrows
Hahaha! Yes my good sir! ;) You got me good. F1 it is. It is simply a series that leaves me on the edge of my seat. Now that I am thinking about it, what about IndyCar? Toyota is hugely successful in the WEC and in Nascar, they are wiping the whole series with the other constructors (think of Mercedes-Benz in F1 from 2014 onward at the start of the hybrid era). When they released their new 2018 Camry, drivers said it was a harder car to drive, but it DOMINATED everything. Chevy, Ford and Dodge, their wins combined wouldn't even touch Toyota's wins in Nascar.

I think IndyCar is a good idea for Toyota, and F1 would do wonders for Lexus! Ideas, ideas!

love your enthusiasm!!! (from a rather enthusiastic person)! Let's see it Lexus!
PeterF
F1 Silver Arrows
Hahaha! Yes my good sir! ;) You got me good. F1 it is. It is simply a series that leaves me on the edge of my seat. Now that I am thinking about it, what about IndyCar? Toyota is hugely successful in the WEC and in Nascar, they are wiping the whole series with the other constructors (think of Mercedes-Benz in F1 from 2014 onward at the start of the hybrid era). When they released their new 2018 Camry, drivers said it was a harder car to drive, but it DOMINATED everything. Chevy, Ford and Dodge, their wins combined wouldn't even touch Toyota's wins in Nascar.

I think IndyCar is a good idea for Toyota, and F1 would do wonders for Lexus! Ideas, ideas!

love your enthusiasm!!! (from a rather enthusiastic person)! Let's see it Lexus!
PeterF
F1 Silver Arrows
Hahaha! Yes my good sir! ;) You got me good. F1 it is. It is simply a series that leaves me on the edge of my seat. Now that I am thinking about it, what about IndyCar? Toyota is hugely successful in the WEC and in Nascar, they are wiping the whole series with the other constructors (think of Mercedes-Benz in F1 from 2014 onward at the start of the hybrid era). When they released their new 2018 Camry, drivers said it was a harder car to drive, but it DOMINATED everything. Chevy, Ford and Dodge, their wins combined wouldn't even touch Toyota's wins in Nascar.

I think IndyCar is a good idea for Toyota, and F1 would do wonders for Lexus! Ideas, ideas!

love your enthusiasm!!! (from a rather enthusiastic person)! Let's see it Lexus!
F1 Silver Arrows
Haha! I am quite the enthusiastic (and a passionate one while I am at it) person! Glad our love for Lexus and racing is helping us all bond together! Our community needs to be stronger than ever! I honestly cannot wait for Toyota/Lexus to bring the competition to the rest of the world. It is time that we show what our brand values are, and not get ridiculed because of people with their blind views. Like that Autobild article a few days ago! I am so sick of journalists shoving their noses up at us. Hopefully we'll do so well that it will straighten their necks (so they can look straight at us resurging...... and swallow their pride).
F1 Silver Arrows
Haha! I am quite the enthusiastic (and a passionate one while I am at it) person! Glad our love for Lexus and racing is helping us all bond together! Our community needs to be stronger than ever! I honestly cannot wait for Toyota/Lexus to bring the competition to the rest of the world. It is time that we show what our brand values are, and not get ridiculed because of people with their blind views. Like that Autobild article a few days ago! I am so sick of journalists shoving their noses up at us. Hopefully we'll do so well that it will straighten their necks (so they can look straight at us resurging...... and swallow their pride).
F1 Silver Arrows
Haha! I am quite the enthusiastic (and a passionate one while I am at it) person! Glad our love for Lexus and racing is helping us all bond together! Our community needs to be stronger than ever! I honestly cannot wait for Toyota/Lexus to bring the competition to the rest of the world. It is time that we show what our brand values are, and not get ridiculed because of people with their blind views. Like that Autobild article a few days ago! I am so sick of journalists shoving their noses up at us. Hopefully we'll do so well that it will straighten their necks (so they can look straight at us resurging...... and swallow their pride).
krew
Lexus RC F GT3 Teams to Race in This Weekend's 12 Hours of Sebring

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New sponsor for the #15 car.
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krew
Lexus RC F GT3 Teams to Race in This Weekend's 12 Hours of Sebring

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New sponsor for the #15 car.
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krew
Lexus RC F GT3 Teams to Race in This Weekend's 12 Hours of Sebring

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New sponsor for the #15 car.
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LexusTechSA
First test for the Blancpain series completed

https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com...e-intensive-running-during-official-test-days
LexusTechSA
First test for the Blancpain series completed

https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com...e-intensive-running-during-official-test-days
LexusTechSA
First test for the Blancpain series completed

https://www.blancpain-gt-series.com...e-intensive-running-during-official-test-days
Joaquin Ruhi
The official Lexus UK Blog features a pre-Sebring interview with British racer Jack Hawksworth, co-driver of the #15 Lexus RC F GT3:

http://blog.lexus.co.uk/lexus-at-sebring-12-hours-jack-hawksworth-interview/
Joaquin Ruhi
The official Lexus UK Blog features a pre-Sebring interview with British racer Jack Hawksworth, co-driver of the #15 Lexus RC F GT3:

http://blog.lexus.co.uk/lexus-at-sebring-12-hours-jack-hawksworth-interview/
Joaquin Ruhi
The official Lexus UK Blog features a pre-Sebring interview with British racer Jack Hawksworth, co-driver of the #15 Lexus RC F GT3:

http://blog.lexus.co.uk/lexus-at-sebring-12-hours-jack-hawksworth-interview/
LexusTechSA
https://www.motorsport.com/supergt/...ening-super-gt-test-day-button-sixth-1015458/
LexusTechSA
https://www.motorsport.com/supergt/...ening-super-gt-test-day-button-sixth-1015458/
LexusTechSA
https://www.motorsport.com/supergt/...ening-super-gt-test-day-button-sixth-1015458/
krew
Final results of 12 Hours of Sebring:

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Thought this was funny:

krew
Final results of 12 Hours of Sebring:

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Thought this was funny:

krew
Final results of 12 Hours of Sebring:

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Thought this was funny:

Joaquin Ruhi
Post-Sebring commentary from the Lexus USA Newsroom:

http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/rc+f+gt3+lead+laps+no+15+lexus+finishes+fifth+sebring.htm
Joaquin Ruhi
Post-Sebring commentary from the Lexus USA Newsroom:

http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/rc+f+gt3+lead+laps+no+15+lexus+finishes+fifth+sebring.htm
Joaquin Ruhi
Post-Sebring commentary from the Lexus USA Newsroom:

http://pressroom.lexus.com/releases/rc+f+gt3+lead+laps+no+15+lexus+finishes+fifth+sebring.htm
krew
Lexus RC F GT3 Teams Start Blancpain Series Season This Weekend

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The two RC Fs will be run by Emil Frey Racing.
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krew
Lexus RC F GT3 Teams Start Blancpain Series Season This Weekend

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The two RC Fs will be run by Emil Frey Racing.
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krew
Lexus RC F GT3 Teams Start Blancpain Series Season This Weekend

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The two RC Fs will be run by Emil Frey Racing.
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PeterF
seems that they are in the middle of the pack. I'd like to see better, but the AMG GT3 and others are tough competitors, but its nice to see Lexus out there and Emil Frey is a great racing team. Being in the race is critical! Lexus is right on track being in this competition. Last year I attended an IMSA race at Watkins Glen, I will be at least another IMSA event this year to support Lexus Racing.
PeterF
seems that they are in the middle of the pack. I'd like to see better, but the AMG GT3 and others are tough competitors, but its nice to see Lexus out there and Emil Frey is a great racing team. Being in the race is critical! Lexus is right on track being in this competition. Last year I attended an IMSA race at Watkins Glen, I will be at least another IMSA event this year to support Lexus Racing.
PeterF
seems that they are in the middle of the pack. I'd like to see better, but the AMG GT3 and others are tough competitors, but its nice to see Lexus out there and Emil Frey is a great racing team. Being in the race is critical! Lexus is right on track being in this competition. Last year I attended an IMSA race at Watkins Glen, I will be at least another IMSA event this year to support Lexus Racing.

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