P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Who came up trumps and who fell short of expectations? Here’s our pick of winners and losers in the Hypercar class from the 24 Hours of Le Mans…
Multiple records were broken at the 2024 Le Mans 24 Hours, with nine cars finishing on the lead lap, indicating a fiercely competitive race. The battle at the front was between two manufacturers, but there was still prestige at stake behind them. Ferrari defended its victory in an impressive manner, overcoming setbacks to secure the win. The nature and timing of Ferrari’s setback, related to a loose door, set them apart from their competitors. Nicklas Nielsen’s cool and calculated driving ensured Ferrari met their energy conservation targets, leading to a clean victory with no balance of performance asterisks. Despite setbacks, the AF Corse Ferrari #83 crew fought their way back into contention but had their charge halted by overheated brakes. Toyota’s #7 crew faced their own share of bad luck, with Kamui Kobayashi’s qualifying spin setting them back in the race.
