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After a fabulous 24 Hours of Le Mans, Motorsport Week looked back on five key storylines which made the 92nd edition of the French classic not only unpredictable, but also a memorable race to watch. The world’s most historic sportscar motor race produced great racing and close wheel-to-wheel battles with a record-high of nine-manufacturers present […]
The historic sportscar motor race featured intense racing and close battles among a record-high of nine manufacturers in the top prototype and GT class. With 62 entries in the Hypercar, LMP2, and LMGT3 classes, the race saw continuous action despite heavy rain during the night. Although some criticized the long safety car period, the race was kept running smoothly thanks to the work of the three safety cars, with a fourth Porsche 911 Turbo S making an appearance for refueling purposes.
The Hypercar class set a record with 23 participants from nine manufacturers, marking a historic moment in the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans’ top category. Winners and losers emerged in each class, from Ford Mustang GT3’s strong debut to the Whelen Cadillac crashing out. With various storylines unfolding, the rain-soaked 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours provided deep competition.
The BMW WRT operation faced challenges with only one car finishing the race, the #31 BMW M4 LMGT3, out of their four entries. Memorable incidents included Marco Wittman’s spin in the #15 BMW and Robin Frijns hitting the barriers in the #20. A critical error by Robert Kubica in the seventh hour led to the retirement of the #15 BMW.
Despite setbacks, the #31 BMW driven by Darren Leung, Sean Gelael, and Augusto Farfus secured a second-place finish in the LMGT3 category, bringing a positive outcome for the troubled BMW WRT team. Lamborghini Iron Lynx, on the other hand, had a smooth race without major incidents, highlighting the diverse challenges faced by different competitors in the grueling event.
