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Brendon Hartley admits Toyota has ‘no possibility’ of 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans pole
Brendon Hartley acknowledges that his No.8 Toyota GR010-Hybrid is unlikely to contend for pole position in the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans Qualifying.
Despite a challenging first qualifying session where the No.7 car missed the top 15 cutoff, the No.8 car managed to progress, but still fell short of the fastest lap time by 1.141s set by the No.12 Jota Cadillac.
Hartley expressed his realistic approach, recognizing the lack of speed necessary to secure pole position.
Acknowledging the team’s focus on race performance, Hartley remains hopeful for a competitive showing despite the qualifying results.
His teammate Mike Conway highlighted areas where the Toyota GR010-Hybrid lags behind competitors in top speed and specific sectors of the track.
Both drivers emphasize the importance of race pace and strategic execution over pole position aspirations, with Hartley aiming for a strong performance in the race.
