Racing Minds: Driver Perspectives on Qualifying at Le Mans

Opinions are split on the importance of grid position at the Le Mans 24 Hours, with 15 Hypercars ready for Hyperpole this Thursday. Only 15 out of 21 Hypercars qualified will participate in the Hyperpole sessions, with the top 10 cars competing for the best grid positions in two phases. Starting at the front for a 24-hour race is not a top priority for many teams, as last year’s polesitter, despite claiming pole, finished fourth. While it’s nice to start at the front for the rhythm, the focus remains on…

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Surviving the Crash: Iron Lynx Overcomes Adversity with Mercedes Chassis Change at Le Mans

The Iron Lynx team had to change the chassis on its #63 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 after a significant crash during the opening practice of the Le Mans 24 Hours due to Stephen Grove. The crash occurred at the Dunlop Chicane about 75 minutes into the session, causing the Mercedes to miss Wednesday’s qualifying and the night-time FP2 session. The heavy front-end damage necessitated a chassis change to the one used in the European Le Mans Series. The repair work was successful, allowing the #63 car, shared by Grove, Brenton Grove, and…

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