P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toyota’s Ryo Hirakawa topped a prematurely red-flagged final free practice as part of the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 6 Hours of Fuji. A final 60-minute practice session enabled teams and drivers to make their final preparations ahead of qualifying for the penultimate race on the 2024 schedule, although it did not end up running to […]
Teams and drivers utilized the final 60-minute practice session before qualifying for the upcoming race on the 2024 schedule, despite it not running for the full duration. The warm conditions at Fuji Speedway included a track temperature of 36 degrees Celsius, 28 in the air, and 70% humidity. The session saw a full-course-yellow period due to minor bodywork debris on-track at Turn 16, Panasonic Corner. Toyota focused on their 10th WEC victory at home, with Ryo Hirakawa setting the early pace. Qualifying hints at a competitive field with various potential protagonists, and session ended prematurely due to a damaged kerb. Hirakawa led the timesheets, closely followed by Alex Lynn’s Cadillac and Antonio Fuoco’s Ferrari. In the LMGT3 category, penalties were given to Josh Caygill and Christian Reid, while AF Corse Ferrari showed confidence. The top runners’ pace implies a tight battle during qualifying, setting the stage for an exciting race start.
