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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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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