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The second test session of the FIA WEC Prologue at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar was highly encouraging for Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA. The new effort ended up occupying first and second …
During the second test session of the FIA WEC Prologue at Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, the Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA performed exceptionally well, occupying the top positions on the timing screens with their V-Series.Rs. Alex Lynn set the best time of 1m39.575s under floodlights during a qualifying sim on medium tires, outpacing earlier session leader Robert Kubica. Sebastien Bourdais of JOTA Cadillac also impressed with a 1m39.788s lap. Despite still needing some work, Bourdais mentioned it was a positive start as they prepare for the upcoming events.
The AF Corse Ferrari 499P driven by Antonio Fuoco took third place in the night session, closely following the Cadillacs. Penske Porsche and AF Corse’s 499P took fourth and fifth positions respectively. Toyota secured eighth place, with Peugeots trailing close behind in ninth and tenth after commendable long runs.
Notable performances included Jean-Eric Vergne’s 32-lap stint, while Aston Martin THOR Team Valkyries completed a total of 174 laps at slightly slower paces. In the LMGT3 category, the No. 87 Lexus RC F LMGT3 and the No. 33 Corvette continued to show strong performances. Other manufacturers like Vista AF Corse and McLaren also made their presence felt in the top positions, illustrating a competitive field during the test session. Despite one car missing out due to a major fire incident, the overall testing session was deemed productive and provided valuable insights for the teams moving forward.
