Ex-Formula 1 driver Robert Kubica discussed the persistent gearbox issues his Ferrari encountered during the Le Mans 24 Hours victory, noting that the car was pushed to its limits. Despite the challenges, Kubica, alongside Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye, triumphed in the #83 AF Corse Ferrari 499P LMH, battling with factory sister cars throughout the race. The team had to overcome gearbox problems that persisted for the entire 24 hours, forcing them to adjust their driving style to compensate for the issue. Despite the tough race conditions, Kubica managed to…
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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…
BővebbenSpeed to Glory: Mathias Beche Secures Le Mans LMP2 Pole for TDS Racing
At the start of the first Hyperpole session to determine the top eight to go through to fight for pole, it took just a single lap for the drivers to get heat into the tyres. However, they only 20 minutes to get a lap in, and with a lap time well over three and a […]
BővebbenPole 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…
BővebbenSpeed Reigns Supreme: Cadillac Dominates Qualifying at Le Mans 24 Hours; Toyota’s #7 Team Suffers Setback
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…
BővebbenVictorious Battle: Cadillac Outpaces BMW in Le Mans 24 Hours’ First Qualifying Round
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…
BővebbenNick Yelloly Dominates IMSA Qualifying, Secures Acura Front Row Sweep in Detroit
Acura’s Nick Yelloly took pole in Chevrolet’s backyard at Detroit, with his teammate Tom Blomqvist locking out the front row.
BővebbenRapid Rise: Jack Aitken Leads the Pack in IMSA Detroit Opening Practice
Jack Aitken was the fastest driver during the IMSA SportsCar Championship’s opening free practice session for the Detroit Grand Prix.
BővebbenDominant Porsche Duo: Jaminet and Campbell Clinch Commanding IMSA Victory at Laguna Seca
Mathieu Jaminet and Matt Campbell claimed victory in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship of Monterey in the #6 Porsche 963.
BővebbenRevving into Victory: IMSA Dominates Sebring Race Track
Seven weeks have felt like an eternity but at last, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is back in action this Saturday with arguably its most demanding race of the season: The 73rd annual …
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