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2025 24 Hours of Le Mans: Cadillac fastest in qualifying, No. 7 Toyota in shock Hyperpole miss
At the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, Cadillac secured the top qualifying spot with the No. 12 Jota entry leading the pack, while the No. 7 Toyota surprisingly missed out on the Hyperpole session.
The qualification process introduced a new elimination format, advancing the top 15 cars from the 21 entries into the Hyperpole session on Thursday.
British driver Alex Lynn in the No. 12 Jota Cadillac set the pace with a 3m22.847s, edging out the No. 15 BMW of Dries Vanthoor by a mere 0.040s.
The unexpected exit of the No. 7 Toyota, driven by Nyck de Vries, finishing 17th, poses a challenge for the race favorite.
Cadillac’s strong showing, including teams like BMW and Ferrari, sets the stage for an exciting and competitive 24-hour race at Le Mans.
