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Fred Makowiecki, Porsche factory driver, told Motorsport Week that the German manufacturer being labelled as favourites for this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans is ‘politics’. “This is politics, I would say. Because when you are the one which are pointing fingers at someone else, is to remove the intention on themselves. The most important […]
Politics often involves deflecting attention away from oneself by pointing fingers at others to avoid scrutiny. The team’s strong performance in the opening races and at the Test Day last weekend has made them the favorites for the 2024 French endurance classic. Despite their success, the driver of the #5 Porsche acknowledges the tough competition from Toyota and CRI. The team’s tire warmup advantage may give them a boost, but it also comes with potential drawbacks in terms of consistency and tire wear. Qualifying for the race, which will provide the first glimpse of each car’s speed, is scheduled for 7pm local time.
