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Proton Competition driver Ben Barker mastered qualifying practice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans which also marks the event debut of the Ford Mustang GT3. The Ford factory driver asserted his form early on during the 1-hour session whereby all 62 cars across three classes fought for their respective top-eight positions. In the LMGT3 […]
During the 1-hour session, the Ford factory driver showcased his skill early on as all 62 cars battled for top-eight positions in three classes. In the LMGT3 category, 22 competitors contended for spots in Hyperpole, with the #86 GR Racing Ferrari 296 sidelined due to an electronics issue faced by Mike Wainwright, prompting an ECU change for a potential engine switch. The #77 Proton Competition Ford Mustang GT3, driven by Barker, set an impressive pole time of 3:55.263, leading the pack with six manufacturers among the top-eight. Iron Dame Michelle Gatting aimed to secure a spot in Hyperpole, but a late surge by Larry ten Voorde’s #66 Ferrari bumped her out, setting up a thrilling Hyperpole with diverse cars like the McLaren, Aston Martin, and Corvette following the Ford Mustang. Despite a strong effort, the #85 Iron Dames Lamborghini narrowly missed out on a Hyperpole spot with a fastest time of 3:56.530.
