P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Porsche Penske Motorsport’s No. 5 963 will start tomorrow’s FIA World Endurance Championship season opener in Qatar from pole position, after Matt Campbell set a rapid 1m39.347s in the …
“Porsche Penske Motorsport’s No. 5 963 will start from pole position in tomorrow’s FIA World Endurance Championship season opener in Qatar, with Matt Campbell setting a quick 1m39.347s in the revised 2024 Hyperpole qualifying format debut. Campbell, transitioning from Penske’s Hypercar team, faced a tough competition in the 10-minute Hypercar class shootout against Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 HYBRID’s Nyck de Vries. Despite a close call, de Vries’s 1m39.511s was topped by Campbell’s impressive performance, marking Porsche’s first Hypercar pole and an LMDh chassis success. While Toyota missed out on pole, their strong showing signaled promising pace and a competitive field in the race. Hertz Team JOTA Porsche will start third, with Callum Illot’s 1m39.622s ensuring a strong presence in the top qualifiers. Team Penske’s managing director expressed delight in the LMDh platform’s competitiveness and the team’s achievements in the WEC program. The qualifying session also showcased a strong performance from Ferrari AF Corse and the Cadillac, setting the stage for an exciting race.”
