P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Heart of Racing’s team principal Ian James took his maiden LMGT3 pole position for the Lone Star Le Mans, the sixth round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship. At a hot and sunny Circuit of the Americas, James and his Aston Martin came out on top for the Heart of Racing team amidst a […]
“At the Circuit of the Americas in Texas, James and his Aston Martin secured pole position for the Heart of Racing team in a closely-fought battle. The LMGT3 cars vied for the top-10 spot in the initial session before heading into the fight for pole. This is the first WEC round at COTA in nearly a decade, marking a special event for GT3 cars at the venue near Austin. Home favorite Ben Keating returned to the championship in the #88 Proton Competition Ford Mustang LMGT3. Close times in Q1 kept drivers on edge, with the Iron Dames claiming the top spot, followed by Ian James in his Aston Martin. TF Sport, with Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs, are crowd favorites at their manufacturer’s home race. The Hyperpole session saw James clinch pole position with a fast lap, followed by Bovy in the Lamborghini, and AF Corse’s Heriau in the Ferrari. The grid is set for the race, with lights out scheduled for 1pm local time on Sunday, September 1st.”
