P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kamui Kobayashi was the fastest driver in the #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid after the opening three-hour session on the 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day. The first track action saw the 62-car grid take to the Circuit de la Sarthe to open the pre-event test ahead of the 92nd running of the Le Mans […]
The first track action of the Le Mans 24 Hours pre-event test featured a 62-car grid at the Circuit de la Sarthe in favorable weather conditions. Drivers, including reserve and first-time Le Mans entrants, aimed to complete their mandatory laps for vital testing. The Test Day served as a crucial step in the preparations for the main race next weekend. Following the Test Day, track action resumes with FP1 and qualifying practice on Wednesday, June 12. Notable incidents during the session included red flags for technical issues and penalties for track limit violations. The #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid topped the Hypercar category, followed closely by the #6 Porsche Penske and the #20 BMW WRT M Hybrid V8. In the LMP2 class, the #28 IDEC Sport Oreca led the pack, with strong showings from United Autosports and other teams. Akkodis ASP dominated the LMGT3 category, showcasing impressive speed.
