P1racenews AI automatic summary:
BMW Team WRT’s No. 15 M Hybrid V8 was a surprising pacesetter in Wednesday evening’s hour-long Le Mans qualifying session at the Circuit de La Sarthe, which saw the fastest eight cars in each categ…
BMW Team WRT’s No. 15 M Hybrid V8 impressed as the pacesetter in Le Mans qualifying, securing a spot for the Hyperpole shootout. Dries Vanthoor set the session-best lap time of 3m24.642s. However, last year’s pole time suggests more competitiveness during the shootout. Cadillac’s No. 3 V-Series.R and Ferrari AF Corse 499P followed closely behind in the top spots. The No. 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing faced challenges, with Kobayashi causing red flags after an off-track incident. Other notable qualifiers include Alpine, Cadillac, Ferrari, Porsche Penske Motorsport, and Hertz Team JOTA Porsche. Despite the deep Hypercar field, high-profile cars like the No. 8 Toyota faced disappointment for not making the cut.
