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

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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

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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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Speed Reigns Supreme: Cadillac Dominates Qualifying at Le Mans 24 Hours; Toyota’s #7 Team Suffers Setback

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Alex Lynn claimed pole position for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, clocking the fastest time in his Cadillac. Yifei Ye’s Ferrari demonstrated strong performance, followed closely by Pier Guidi and Nielsen. Vanthoor briefly challenged for pole position before being outpaced by Lynn. Other notable performances included Aitken’s fast lap in the Cadillac and a high-speed spin for Chatin’s Alpine. The top 10 was rounded out by a mix of Ferraris, Porsches, BMWs, Cadillacs, and Alpines. The Hyperpole session would feature the top 15 cars, with some surprises in the…

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Victorious Battle: Cadillac Outpaces BMW in Le Mans 24 Hours’ First Qualifying Round

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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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Speed Demon Showdown: Cadillac Dominates Le Mans 24 Hours Practice Session

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Cadillac led the way in the first official practice for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, with Bourdais close to last year’s pole time. Hypercar teams set a rapid pace, with Ferrari’s Fuoco initially holding the benchmark. Bourdais eventually took the top spot in his Jota Cadillac. Porsche and Toyota also showed strong performances in the top four. The session saw competitive times from various manufacturers, including BMW and Alpine. In the LMP2 class, RLR Sport’s ORECA-Gibson topped the ranks early on. Lexus maintained its dominance in the LMGT3 category,…

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Cadillac Dominates Opening Practice at Le Mans 24 Hours, Setting the Pace for Ferrari Challengers

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Cadillac led the first official practice session for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, with Sebastien Bourdais nearly matching last year’s pole position time. The Hypercar teams set a rapid pace, with Antonio Fuoco of Ferrari topping the timesheets early on. Bourdais eventually claimed the top spot with a quick lap in the Jota Cadillac. Porsche and Toyota also showed strong performance, rounding out the top positions. LMP2 was led by RLR Sport, while Lexus continued to dominate the LMGT3 class. Despite one major incident, the session showcased fierce competition…

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BMW Rides with Confidence: No Sandbagging on Le Mans Test Day

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BMW concluded a successful day of testing, with its fastest LMDh prototype placing eighth, 1.374s behind Toyota’s pace. Team WRT and Vincent Vosse led BMW’s focused approach on their own program and preparation, avoiding comparisons with rivals. The team prioritized different setups and race readiness over chasing lap times, aiming for a competitive car for the race. Vosse acknowledged Ferrari and Toyota’s speed, but stressed it’s early to determine a pecking order. Vosse noted a serious approach from all teams in the pitlane, with no one focused on setting fast…

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