P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Check out the full results for the opening qualifying session of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Cadillac led the way in the first part of qualifying, with Alex Lynn setting the pace in the #12 Jota Cadillac V-Series.R. The #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 of Dries Vanthoor closely followed Lynn after an initial scare due to track limits infringement. Antonio Giovinazzi secured the third spot in the #51 Ferrari 499P, with Kevin Estre in the #6 Porsche close behind. The new 2025 format determined the top 15 cars for Thursday’s Hyperpole, crucial for Le Mans pole position. A surprise came with the #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid finishing 17th, while Peugeot, Aston Martin, and Proton’s Porsche failed to advance. The Hypercar qualifying session revealed a competitive field for the upcoming race.
