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The damage to the No. 25 BMW M Team RLL M Hybrid V8 that crashed in Saturday morning’s second practice session for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen appears to be greater than first ap…
The No. 25 BMW M Team RLL M Hybrid V8 suffered more damage in the crash during Saturday morning’s practice session than initially thought, requiring a rush for the team to prepare a car for the race. Connor De Phillippi was driving when the BMW spun at Turn 1, hitting the barrier with only 1m30s remaining in the session. What seemed like minimal damage now includes potential damage to the tub, with the team possibly needing to transfer parts to a new chassis. The team is facing the challenge of either needing a new chassis, possibly from their Indianapolis base, or repairing the existing one for the race. Despite the setback, the crew is working tirelessly to get the car race-ready, though it is likely to miss qualifying as a result. On a positive note, Philip Eng topped the time sheet in this morning’s practice session, giving hope for a strong performance at Watkins Glen, where the M Hybrid V8 secured its only victory so far.
