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It’s not often a young driver goes to Le Mans and finishes second his debut at the French endurance classic, in only his first year in an LMP2 car. Except that’s exactly what Ollie Gray has done. The 20-year-old, racing for VDS Panis Racing in the #48 Oreca 07-Gibson, finished second in the LMP2 class […]
Ollie Gray made an impressive debut at Le Mans, finishing second in the LMP2 class in his first year driving the #48 Oreca 07-Gibson for VDS Panis Racing, alongside teammates Esteban Masson and Franck Perera.
Despite leading for a significant portion of the race and building a gap of up to a minute and a half, a safety car period erased their advantage, setting up a thrilling finish.
Gray and his team pushed hard in the closing stages, forcing the leading car into a mistake and briefly taking the lead, only to suffer a devastating suspension failure with just 20 minutes remaining.
While heartbreak ensued with the missed opportunity for victory, Gray remains positive and proud of the team’s performance, looking ahead to returning stronger in the future.
Gray showcased his talent by recording 123 laps at an impressive pace, outperforming his older teammate Perera by setting a fastest lap four tenths quicker, demonstrating his potential for a bright future in endurance racing.
