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

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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