Pole Position Prestige: Why Cadillac Faces Long Odds at Le Mans 24h

Sebastien Bourdais expressed doubts about Cadillac’s chances for a top-five finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours, despite starting 1-2 on the grid in qualifying. Cadillac Jota dominated the Hyperpole sessions, with Jack Aitken and Bourdais leading the first session and Alex Lynn securing pole position. Bourdais voiced concerns about rivals potentially sandbagging and the impact of Balance of Performance regulations on their performance. He lamented the importance of top speed at Le Mans and criticized competitors for not allowing a fair chance for Cadillac to compete. Despite decent long-run…

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Endurance and Determination: Alex Lynn’s Unwavering Commitment to the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Qualifying

Cadillac driver Alex Lynn is thrilled about securing pole position for this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, considering it special after narrowly missing out on the top spot last year. Lynn, part of the Jota Caddy team, reminisced about last year’s race when he was moments away from claiming pole, only to have it snatched by Porsche’s Kevin Estre by a small margin. Securing pole position at Le Mans holds immense significance for Lynn, especially after enduring a close defeat in the previous year’s race. Teammate Earl Bamber’s strong performance…

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Alex Lynn’s Redemption: A 12-Month Wait Leads to Pole Position at Le Mans 24 Hours

Cadillac driver Alex Lynn achieved pole position for this weekend’s Le Mans 24 Hours, which holds special significance for him after narrowly missing out on the pole last year. Lynn, part of the Jota Caddy team, reflected on the previous year when Porsche driver Kevin Estre snatched the pole from him by a slim margin. Securing the pole position again after waiting for 12 months felt particularly rewarding for Lynn. Despite facing challenges during the qualifying session, including adjustments to his car mid-lap, Lynn managed to clinch the top spot.…

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Thundering Triumph: Alex Lynn Dominates Le Mans 24 Hours Qualifying with Cadillac’s Front Row Lockout

Cadillac secured the front row of the grid at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours with standout performances by Alex Lynn and Earl Bamber in the Hyperpole session, surpassing Porsche’s initial pole position contention. Alex Lynn clinched the pole position with a lightning-fast 3m23.166s in the #12 V-Series.R LMDh, outpacing last year’s pole time by 1.5 seconds. Earl Bamber also excelled, placing his machine in second on the grid with a time of 3m23.333s, followed by the top Porsche Penske Motorsport LMDh in third. BMW and Porsche claimed the next…

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Pole Position Drama: Toyota Dominates Le Mans 24 Hours Practice as Kubica’s Ferrari Falters

Toyota topped the second free practice for Le Mans 24 Hours after a pitlane speeding incident disqualified the AF Corse 499P Le Mans Hypercar’s best time. Sebastien Buemi initially sat second in the classification, but Robert Kubica’s fastest time was later canceled due to a pitlane infraction. The #8 Toyota had a close call with the Kessel Racing Ferrari after the chequered flag, causing some drama. Buemi held a significant lead over the #12 Jota Cadillac V-Series.R in second place. Norman Nato, driving an American car, secured third place following…

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