In the qualifying session for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, Alex Lynn secured the fastest time in his Cadillac with a 3m22.847s, beating Dries Vanthoor’s BMW by four hundredths of a second. The high temperatures favored Ferrari early on, with Yifei Ye leading the way in the #83 car with a time of 3m23.994s. Challenges came from Porsche’s Kevin Estre and Cadillac drivers Lynn and Sebastien Bourdais with competitive lap times. Vanthoor and Lynn engaged in a battle for pole position, with Vanthoor eventually settling for second place. In…
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Revving up for Victory: Insights from the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Test Day
Six Hypercar manufacturers look properly in the mix coming into this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours
BővebbenRacing Royalty: Jenson Button’s Bold Cadillac Declaration
Jenson Button issues defiant Cadillac message
BővebbenFerrari Amplifies Performance for Le Mans 24 Hours with Revamped Power and Weight Reduction
Ferrari is aiming for a hat-trick at Le Mans with a lighter and more powerful 499P Le Mans Hypercar this year. The car’s weight has been reduced by 1kg to 1042kg, while its maximum power has been increased by 7kW to 515kW. Despite the power boost, the Ferrari will lose 2.9% in power above 250km/h due to the Balance of Performance rules introduced to level the playing field in the Hypercar class. The unique nature of Le Mans means it has its own Balance of Performance regulations, which are primarily…
BővebbenRevving Up for Victory: Ferrari Secures BoP Boost for Le Mans 24 Hours
Ferrari is aiming for a hat-trick at Le Mans 24 Hours with their lighter and more powerful 499P Le Mans Hypercar this year, featuring a reduced minimum weight of 1042kg and maximum power increased to 515kW, although it will lose power above 250km/h due to Balance of Performance adjustments. The BoP changes for Ferrari represent a significant swing from their performance at Spa, with Toyota also receiving a power increase for their GR010 HYBRID LMH, reaching a maximum of 520kW, ahead of the Le Mans race. Other manufacturers like Cadillac,…
BővebbenThe Grand Prix Surprise: Ferrari’s Tactical Pitlane Maneuver Reveals Regulatory Oversight
Ferrari executed a clever pitlane swap strategy during the Spa World Endurance Championship round that allowed one car to overtake the other, exploiting a loophole in the regulations. Despite potential unsporting behavior, Ferrari managed to avoid breaking any rules with their pitlane maneuver. The AF Corse factory team’s decision to switch positions during a crucial moment of the Spa 6 Hours race was a decisive move. Ferrari strategically rearranged their cars in the pitlane to optimize their pitstops and maintain their competitive edge. The subsequent reprimand they received from the…
BővebbenPorsche’s Call to Arms: Taking Action beyond Our Walls after Spa WEC Letdown
One of the WEC’s most prestigious marques makes a thinly-veiled attack on the BoP process.
BővebbenFerrari’s Reign Continues: Dominating Spa 6 Hours with Another Pole Position in WEC
Ferrari secured the top three positions in qualifying for the Spa 6 Hours, showcasing their dominance in the 2025 World Endurance Championship. Antonio Fuoco claimed pole position in the Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar, followed by Robert Kubica in the AF Corse entry, and Antonio Giovinazzi in the factory car. The Peugeot 9X8 finished behind the Ferraris, with Stoffel Vandoorne securing fourth place and Alex Lynn in the Jota team’s Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh in fifth. Mick Schumacher and Jean-Eric Vergne took sixth and seventh positions, respectively, with Porsche and Toyota…
BővebbenAF Corse Dominates Imola 6 Hour with Thrilling Home Victory
Ferrari AF Corse scored its first Hypercar win on home soil Sunday in Imola after a captivating six hours of racing in which the battle for track position and variations in tire strategy created a …
BővebbenUnraveling the Mysteries: Ferrari’s Dominant Front Row Lockout at Imola 6 Hours
While there was plenty to celebrate at Ferrari AF Corse Saturday after it secured a front-row lockout for its home FIA WEC race Sunday at Imola, it wasn’t quite the perfect day the famous Italian b…
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