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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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Victory at the Laguna Seca: Penske Porsche #6 Triumphs in Thrilling IMSA SportsCars Showdown

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At Laguna Seca, the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport driven by Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell broke the #7 car’s winning streak with a remarkable victory. Jaminet and Campbell, trailing their teammates Nasr and Tandy in the first three Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) rounds, secured two second-place finishes and a third before taking the win. A late battle between Jaminet and Tandy saw contact in the final corners, leading to the #24 BMW M Team RLL going off track and finishing third. Jack Aitken’s Cadillac defending his position caused a frantic…

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Laguna Seca Delight: A Dominant Display of Racing Mastery

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The #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport, driven by Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell, secured a noteworthy victory at Laguna Seca, halting the winning streak of their team’s sister car. Jaminet and Campbell, trailing behind the #7 car of Felipe Nasr and Nick Tandy in previous rounds, ended up with impressive second and third-place finishes early in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. In a tight finish, Jaminet successfully fended off Tandy’s late challenge, leading to a thrilling finale with some cars going off track, causing chaos, and bunching up the field. Campbell…

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