P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The #8 Toyota leads the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours at the 17-hour mark of the legendary event at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Following a heavily disrupted night at the Circuit de la Sarthe due to heavy rain, Toyota leads the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours. Ferrari initially held a one-two position before struggling in the wet conditions during the night. Multiple safety car periods, including a four-hour delay, impacted the race. The #8 Toyota maintained its lead as racing resumed in the morning, with the #6 Porsche recovering to second place. The Hypercar category remained competitive, with the top eight cars on the lead lap after the safety car period ended. Both Toyotas are still in contention for victory, despite challenging conditions and a drying track. Unfortunately, the Alpine Hypercars were forced to retire due to suspected engine issues. In LMP2, the #10 Vector Sport car leads by a slim margin, with AF Corse and United Autosports cars following closely. In LMGT3, the top spot has seen changes, with retirements affecting the standings. The race has seen eight retirements across all categories.
