P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Eduardo Barrichello saw off both McLaren cars to claim pole position for his #10 Racing Spirit of Leman Aston Martin squad, as they hope to win the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Fuji.
Eduardo Barrichello clinched pole position for the #10 Racing Spirit of Leman Aston Martin team, beating both McLaren cars, aiming for victory at the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Fuji.
Barrichello’s 1:39.981 lap secured his second career pole, with Anthony McIntosh successfully advancing the team through Q1.
United Autosports’ McLarens led Q1, but Barrichello’s surprise lap edged out the competition, acknowledging the team’s hard work and McIntosh’s contribution.
Lexus disappointed at their home circuit, while an all-Aston/McLaren front four included Zacharie Robichon and Riccardo Pera’s championship-leading Porsche.
The Corvette and Ford Mustangs were close behind, with the sister #77 Mustang facing an engine failure in FP3, missing out on the session and disappointing after a strong run at the Circuit of the Americas.
BMW, Mercedes, and Lexus failed to advance to Hyperpole, marking Cadillac’s dominant display with a front row lockout in Fuji.
