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Here´s a funny anecdote from an interview with former 917 and Porsche test driver Willi Kauhsen, published in Germany´s SPIEGEL magazine this week. As some of you may find it interesting, here´s my rough translation: SPIEGEL: On April 3rd 1973 you drove Germany´s Head of State Gustav Heinemann...

Oh, and expect a mayor Lola update in 3 weeks time.

New horse in the stable... 1981 900 Mike Hailwood Replica, 4000 mls, 1 owner:

Departure from FRA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLrZloqULnY Landing in SFO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF85xGHssEA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4cJCiYvgeo&feature=youtu.be

...just coming back from an end of season reception hosted by the Solitude Revival Society. Many old Porsche heroes attended and a special tribute was given to Hans Hermann, LM winner 1970 on a 917. Had a wonderful long chat with Peter Falk, Porsche Racing Manager from 1969 onwards and...

Hmm, seems you exactly reflect on his wussy attitude which is him giving the fight lost before it has even started. No wonder Mansell disapproves as he has been a fighter (albeit with a bit of showmanship here and there :laugh2: )

Rosberg´s retirement reminds me of Vettel´s answer when being asked who is the most beautiful woman in the paddock. His answer was: "Nico Rosberg" Winning the title is one thing, defending it is yet another. IMO Rosberg is the ultimate Marketing-fitting edgeless pussy...leave no stains...

Brian, thank you very much, still suffering from the hangover :tongue2:

Hi Mic, it´s LG600 but not ordered @ PDS. Best, Marcus

After gulping down a glass of scotch I ordered my gearbox today. :drunk:

Here U go:

New horse in the stable...

If I would have to choose a bike to carry me around the globe, this would be the one :thumbsup: Cheers from Spain, Marcus

Ian, will do. BTW, although yesterday at the Hockenheimring my Ducati didn´t throw me off I made the interesting experience of how it feels to approach a tight lefthander with 120 miles per hour to find that your brakes were completely gone :shocked2: Ploughed through the gravel trap to come...

Grüß Dich...viel Spaß hier. Marcus

Indeed...however, project definitely NOT dead!

Some infighting with my good old 1098 at Oschersleben:

Panigale´s first outing at Hockenheim: