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Cadillac showcases dominance in Free Practice 1 for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, clocking in a blistering time that leaves rivals trailing by 1.7 seconds. Stay tuned to discover how this performance sets the stage for the upcoming race and the implications for the competition.
Jordan Taylor ignites the session with a stunning lap of 3m25.348s in the #101 Wayne Taylor Racing Cadillac, quickly surpassing Aston Martin's previous benchmark. However, it’s Earl Bamber in the sister #38 Cadillac who steals the spotlight, initially matching Taylor's time before breaking into the 3m24s with a final best of 3m23.786s.
Only BMW's Rene Rast manages to keep within striking distance, finishing the session second with a time of 3m25.533s, while other contenders like Ferrari and Toyota struggle to keep pace. Notably, Peugeot lags behind with a 3.2-second gap to the leaders.
The session isn’t without drama; Ye Yifei crashes the #83 Ferrari, and Frederic Makowiecki of Alpine hits the wall, adding to the tension. In LMP2, Doriane Pin shines with a standout lap of 3m35.248s, significantly ahead of competitors. The GT3 battle remains tight, with Akkodis ASP’s #78 Lexus narrowly leading the pack.
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