Sebastien Bourdais acknowledges that Cadillac still needs to make improvements despite starting the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours from first and second positions but failing to secure a podium finish. The Jota entries struggled initially, losing pace and dropping out of the top 10, but later showed competitiveness. The #12 car finished fifth, while the #38 car faced setbacks but managed to finish seventh. Bourdais highlighted the need for continued improvement, expressing concerns about tire degradation during long runs. The team faced challenges with penalties and incidents during the race,…
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From Formula 1 Champion to Le Mans Contender: Jenson Button’s Top 10 Triumph with Cadillac
The former Honda, Brawn and McLaren F1 racer secures his best ever result at Le Mans.
BővebbenKubica’s Triumph: Ferrari’s Victory in Le Mans 24 Hours as Porsche Misses Podium Sweep
Ferrari won the 93rd running of the Le Mans 24 Hours with its satellite #83 entry driven by Phil Hanson, Robert Kubica, and Yifei Ye, narrowly missing out on a podium lockout as the #50 and #51 cars were bested by the #6 Porsche for second place. The race saw a close battle among the top cars, finishing within 30 seconds of each other, with Ferrari benefitting from a mid-race safety car period that helped erase its earlier mistakes. Despite starting strong, the Cadillac Jota cars struggled with top speed,…
BővebbenRevving Up the Excitement: Ferrari Triumphs Amidst Porsche Showdown at Le Mans 24 Hours
Ferrari won the 93rd running of the Le Mans 24 Hours with its satellite #83 entry, driven by Phil Hanson, Robert Kubica, and Yifei Ye. The race saw Ferrari narrowly missing out on a podium lockout despite strong performances by other cars. A mid-race safety car period played a key role in Ferrari’s victory by nullifying their deficit and improving race execution. Sebastien Bourdais’s concerns about Cadillac Jota cars’ lack of top speed proved to be justified as the race progressed. Porsche emerged as a serious contender for victory, with…
BővebbenPole Position Prestige: Why Cadillac Faces Long Odds at Le Mans 24h
Sebastien Bourdais expressed doubts about Cadillac’s chances for a top-five finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours, despite starting 1-2 on the grid in qualifying. Cadillac Jota dominated the Hyperpole sessions, with Jack Aitken and Bourdais leading the first session and Alex Lynn securing pole position. Bourdais voiced concerns about rivals potentially sandbagging and the impact of Balance of Performance regulations on their performance. He lamented the importance of top speed at Le Mans and criticized competitors for not allowing a fair chance for Cadillac to compete. Despite decent long-run…
BővebbenJenson Button’s Insight on Sleep Deprivation: Navigating the Grueling Demands of Le Mans Like a Pro
Attending the Le Mans 24 Hours as a journalist involves recurring topics such as traffic, rain, nighttime driving, and sleep deprivation. The demanding schedule includes practice until 12am on Wednesday and Thursday nights, turning the race weekend into a potential 36-hour day. Age doesn’t necessarily make endurance racing harder, as Jenson Button finds his parenting experience helps him cope with sleep deprivation, giving him an advantage. Button’s varied Le Mans experiences include driving a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 with Hendrick Motorsports in the 2023 race and racing competitively with Cadillac Jota…
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…
BővebbenRevving Towards Victory: The Thrilling 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Qualifying Day 1 Results Unveiled
Check out the full qualifying results from Day 1 of qualifying for the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours.
BővebbenSpeed Demon Showdown: Cadillac Dominates Le Mans 24 Hours Practice Session
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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