WEC : Alpine Edges Cadillac in Qualifying, Defending Champion Ferrari Fails to Advance

Hypercar Alpine clinches pole position for the Le Mans 24 Hours, edging out Cadillac by a mere 0.013 seconds. This qualifying session reveals crucial insights as last year’s champion, the #83 Ferrari, fails to qualify for Hyperpole, marking a significant turn of events.

Tom Gamble sets the early pace with a 3m24.163s lap in the #007 Aston Martin Valkyrie, but the competition quickly tightens. Just 15 minutes in, the top seven cars are within three-tenths of each other, showcasing a fierce battle. The #35 Alpine, driven by Ferdinand Habsburg, ultimately claims pole with a blistering 3m23.135s, narrowly surpassing Louis Deletraz's #12 Cadillac.

The #83 Ferrari, piloted by Phil Hanson, struggles to stay out of the danger zone with a best time of 3m25.495s, finishing at risk of elimination. In LMP2, Doriane Pin dominates, clocking a record-breaking 3m34.662s in the #30 Duqueine Oreca, outpacing Ian Aguilera in the #37 CLX Motorsport Oreca.

With the stage set, the competition intensifies as teams prepare for the race ahead.