P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New Zealander Brendon Hartley topped the fourth and final practice session for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, setting a 3:29.451 at the wheel of the #8 Toyota GR010 – Hybrid in a session affected by rain. A one-hour nighttime practice session gave the field a final chance to prepare under the cover of darkness […]
During the one-hour nighttime practice session, teams used the opportunity to make final preparations under the cover of darkness before the race on Saturday. The rain, which had been a concern for many, started during FP4, adding a new challenge for drivers dealing with unpredictable conditions. As the rain intensified, the risk factor for drivers increased, leading some to switch to wet tyres towards the end of the session. Despite the changing weather conditions, Hartley held onto the fastest time uncontested as most drivers returned to the pits in the final minutes. The #6 Porsche led by example by going out on track for wet weather testing, while the #2 Cadillac V-Series.R and #12 JOTA Porsche faced setbacks due to various issues. Top positions were held by Hartley, Molina, van der Linde, Jensen, and Vanthoor, with Alpine and Cadillac also performing strongly in the session. LMP2 was dominated by Ben Hanley in the #23 United Autosports car, while Esteban Masson led the LMGT3 class in the #87 Akkodis ASP Team Lexus RC F LMGT3. With a diverse mix of manufacturers in the top positions, the stage is set for an exciting race day ahead.
