Three-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Andre Lotterer shared his challenges in adapting to LMP2 machinery for his class debut at Le Mans.
Lotterer is driving the #18 ORECA-Gibson 07 for IDEC Sport in partnership with Genesis Magma Racing for their Hypercar plans in the future.
Facing Le Mans rookies and a replacement driver situation, Lotterer struggled in qualifying due to limited testing time with the LMP2 car.
Despite his vast experience, Lotterer confessed to pushing too hard and needing to adjust to the car’s capabilities.
He acknowledged the differences and joys of driving an LMP2 car, emphasizing the need to understand the Goodyear tyres and optimize performance.
Lotterer expressed disappointment in the qualifying result but remains focused on race strategy and adaptability.
