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Alex Lynn led a Cadillac one-two in WEC qualifying at Fuji Speedway, besting teammate Earl Bamber in the Hyperpole shootout.
In World Endurance Championship qualifying at Fuji Speedway, Alex Lynn led a Cadillac one-two, outperforming teammate Earl Bamber in the Hyperpole shootout by setting an impressive final lap. Lynn secured his first WEC pole position at Fuji a year ago, this time putting his #12 car more than four tenths ahead of the competition with a remarkable 1:28.236 lap.
Although Bamber held an early lead in the session with a 1:28.675 time, he ultimately finished P2 behind Lynn, resulting in Cadillac’s third front row lockout of the season. Lynn expressed his excitement at claiming pole, stating his belief that Cadillac can maintain their position at the front throughout the six-hour race at Fuji Speedway.
Aston Martin also showed strength in qualifying, with Marco Sørensen’s #009 Valkyrie securing third place, while the competitive Hypercar class led to close margins separating the top contenders. Peugeot TotalEnergies and Ferrari AF Corse also put up strong performances in the qualifying session, setting the stage for an exciting race at the picturesque Fuji Speedway.
