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With both Toyotas and two of the three factory Porsches failing to make it through to Hyperpole shootout on Thursday evening, it’s fair to say that there’s been plenty to talk about and keep …
The track action at Le Mans on the second day was full of surprises, with Toyotas and two factory Porsches failing to reach Hyperpole shootout. Porsche seemed strong during the Test Day, but other manufacturers have started to challenge them on track. Ferrari, Cadillac, and Alpine have shown strong performances, leading to an exciting pole battle. A standout was the No. 15 BMW Team WRT M Hybrid V8, topping Qualifying with Dries Vanthoor impressing. BMW, celebrating its 25th Le Mans win anniversary, has raised eyebrows with its performance, sparking hopes for podium contention in Hypercar class. Despite the surprise, the team remains motivated and impressed by their progress at the iconic track.