P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Porsche Penske’s Kevin Estre posted the fastest lap time in second free practice running for the FIA World Endurance Championship
During the 90-minute session from late afternoon to evening time, Porsche demonstrated a strong pace with both factory and customer cars, and Kevin Estre set the fastest lap time as teams focused on tire management for the upcoming race. The session saw three out of the top five Hypercars being Porsche 963s, with close margins separating the top five positions. The session had a pause when Jean-Karl Vernay got his Hypercar stuck in gravel, leading to a red flag period. Porsche Penske’s promising performance continued with Estre’s impressive lap under 1:40. A red flag was shown later as Mirko Bortolotti’s Lamborghini halted on track, prompting an early end to the session. Estre’s time of 1:39.990 secured the top spot, followed by Jean-Eric Vergne and Jenson Button in the top three positions. The session also showcased strong performances from LMGT3 outfits and notable track limit violations resulting in penalties for some drivers. AF Corse claimed a 1-2 finish in the LMGT category with impressive lap times.
