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  Jos Verstapen confirmed drive with Aston Martin Racing(Prodrive)
   
      http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/05/20/verstappen-confirms-aston-martin-racing-deal/

Yep, I hope for the pride of Aston Martin that he doesn't put it in the barriers!

Don't think he crashed last year, and if I remember correctly did a good job.

I think is his 'attitude and character' that people object too, rather than his driving ability.

Oh crap not that asshole again  >:(

The worst thing about Verstappen is not even his lousy "attitude or character" but his fans, thankfully the announcement is made rather late so the army of orange clad numpties won't make it to la Sarthe  ;D

That's what you think! I think the phones at rtlgptravelservice is ringing of the hook as of today. Thank god the won't be able to camp, because of the late timing.

He can surely push the throttle, sometimes a bit to much. His attitude is surely not one of his best assets, and then I put it mildly. But i will be rooting for AM this year, regardless of who drives for them, it's time a real car snatches the title again, not one of the oil-burning tractors.

They'll probably offer the same "excellent" package as last year:

Saturday 03.00h Departure from Utrecht by bus
Saturday 13.00h Arrival at the Le Mans track
Sunday 16.00h Departure from Le Mans track
Monday 02.00h Arrival in Utrecht

No hotel, no camping, no place to sleep  ;D
I'm in limbo (pun intended) over this, I sure as hell would like an Aston to win and not a diesel but for now I'd rather see a diesel win than Jos The Toss Verstappen  :-\

Well, there are 3 cars, and I'm waiting for the driver lineups to be announced, I'm hoping for 007 or 009 to be all English, presumably 008 will be all czech, and then the rest of the foreigners together.

Probably not unfortunately, at least if this entry list is accurate : http://www.planetlemans.com/le-mans-2009-le-mans-24-entry-list/

I wouldn't count on it ... they're like rats and come crawling out of the ground everywhere ...
I just hope he won't be on the 007 or 009 car so my gulf-coloured polo shirts don't pretend I'm Dutch  ;D

Don't worry Belgians need more than a polo shirt to upgrade to Dutch  ;D

But I share your pain on the shirts, we had a great design ready for a shirt with the Aston 009 but now we won't have it printed until we know absolutely 100% sure that Verstappen is not in that car.

I guess you'll might have to think again 'bout your shirts ...
AM has entered a third Gulf-car entered for LM, drivers : Davidson, Hall and Verstappen, car's number will be 008.

http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/05/20/aston-martin-to-run-three-cars-at-le-mans-24-hours/

(on the other hand : thank god it's 008 and not 007 or 009)

hmm, when i read correctly it states that correct configuation of the crews is to be confirmed at a later stage

i.e. they can mix the drivers

I guess Davidson will replace Charouz on the 007 car, so the 008 car will be Charouz - Hall - Verstappen.

Planetlemans are listing him in the 007 car with Turner and Davidson, but with the drivers can swop comment attached.

Charouz, Enge Mucke.      008
Hall, Primat, Ramos.         009

Looks like it wasn't the wisest idea to hire him - Just read that he binned a car at a test in Monza today, chassis is a complete write-off :o

LOL Werner have you got a link to this perhaps, pictures maybe?

Never mind the link I found a page full with Verstappen excuses.
In Dutch: http://www.racexpress.nl/index.php?nav=Artikel&nid=16308

Now here's to hoping that they fire Jos ;D
I understand that's not sure that they can fix the car for Le Mans.

at least AM made a smart move in hiring Peter Kox as well for the LM24
(see Planetlemans.com)

No pics yet, just a report at http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/05/25/aston-martin-racingspyker-squadron-test-update/

A picture

(http://fve.ndedit.com/imagebank/flex/dot/medium/fve/commercial/Le%20Mans/Test%20Monza/090525FVEF_8606.jpg)

doesn't look like a write-off to me.

Is it one of those pictures that when you me the other side of the car you go 'Oh my god'?

At least they will still have 3 cars at LM, even if that's a write off.

The other side:

(http://fve.ndedit.com/imagebank/flex/dot/medium/fve/commercial/Le%20Mans/Test%20Monza/090525FVEF_8637.jpg)

it's not looking good that's for sure.

According to PM the tub's cracked.

Changed my mind, the Dutch boys are right, he's a prat, and his excuses stink.

That is the second one that has been stuffed then, not a good thing when you consider the cost, I think that they are running on a tight budget.

>Martini...