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The fastest driver in qualifying for the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, Dries Vanthoor, said that BMW Team WRT were hoping for a red flag before Kamui Kobayashi’s spin brought an early end to the qualifying session. ‘We did a lap in the beginning and then we waited. For sure we were actually hoping […]
In a statement, the Belgian driver from the #15 BMW M Hybrid V8 expressed disappointment over the absence of a red flag during the session. Kobayashi’s spin caused chaos on the track, affecting the setting of final flying laps for many drivers. Despite the challenges, Vanthoor managed to set a impressive lap time of 3:24.465, securing a provisional pole position. Team WRT’s team principal praised Vanthoor’s strong performance, particularly highlighting his exceptional third sector time. Looking ahead, the team remains focused on the upcoming Hyperpole session and the demanding 24-hour race.
