Iron Lynx’s Resilience Shines as Team Adapts to Unexpected Setback at Le Mans

The Iron Lynx team had to switch the chassis on its #63 Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 following a significant crash during the opening practice at Le Mans 24 Hours by Stephen Grove. Mercedes’ return to Le Mans since 1999 got off to a rough start as Grove crashed heavily during his initial push lap around the Dunlop Chicane, causing the car to miss Wednesday’s qualifying sessions. The front-end damage required the chassis to be replaced with the one used in the European Le Mans Series. Despite most parts being undamaged, the critical…

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Alpine Racing at a Crossroads: Deciphering Le Mans Practice Predicaments

After a promising test day, Wednesday was a mixed bag for Alpine, with both A424s securing spots in Hyperpole 1 after qualifying, but experiencing performance issues with the LMDh prototype. The team made changes to the setup but didn’t get the expected results, prompting deeper analysis of the situation. The French outfit, led by Philippe Sinault, is focused on understanding the car better for a successful Le Mans outing. Progress has been made in setup, tyre knowledge, and software management, but there’s still more to uncover about the prototype in…

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How much importance should we really place on Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying?

Opinions are split on the importance of grid position for the Le Mans 24 Hours, with only 15 remaining Hypercars set for Hyperpole this Thursday evening. The format shakeup this year sees 10 cars selected in the first session for a shot at the best grid positions in the second session. While starting at the front is desirable, last year’s polesitter’s fate serves as a cautionary tale, with the #7 Toyota starting from the back and finishing second. Porsche driver Mathieu Jaminet downplays the qualifying excitement, emphasizing the race pace’s…

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