P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sebastien Bourdais took pole position with the #01 Cadillac for the race, setting a supreme lap time of 1:12.445. The #31 Whelen Cadillac driven by Pipo Derani would not be far off, joining the #01 Cadillac on the front row of the grid, just a single tenth of a second behind. The #31 Whelen Cadillac […]
The #31 Whelen Cadillac, driven by Pipo Derani, impressed by landing just a single tenth of a second behind the #01 Cadillac on the front row of the grid. Despite initial struggles, the #31 Whelen Cadillac showed resilience after Jack Aitken’s crash in FP1 at Turn 4. Phillipp Eng piloting the #24 BMW secured the final podium spot, keeping pace with the leading Cadillacs. BMW’s performance is gradually improving, hinting at a positive shift in perception for the German manufacturer. The #6 Porsche, driven by Mathieu Jaminet, will aim to capitalize on its consistent pace and contend for a podium finish. Tight margins in the GTP class qualifying session set the stage for an intense 2 Hours and 40 Minute race at Laguna Seca.
