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Cadillac Secures First-Ever Front-Row Lockout at Le Mans 24 Hours

Ferrari arrives as a three-time defending champion having topped the final practice session.

The #50 Ferrari AF Corse, Ferrari 499P of Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina, and Nicklas Nielsen in action during practice for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 11, 2025 in Le Mans, France.
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Overview

  • Alex Lynn delivered a 3m23.166s lap in the #12 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota to claim pole position and spearhead the first front-row lockout for Cadillac at Le Mans.
  • Earl Bamber secured the second grid spot in the sister #38 Cadillac, marking the first American marque front-row sweep since Ford achieved the feat in 1967.
  • Robert Kubica set the fastest time in the final practice session with a 3m26.523s lap in the customer Ferrari #83, underlining Ferrari’s strong race pace.
  • Veteran Sebastien Bourdais warned that Cadillac’s straight-line speed deficit could limit their prospects despite their qualifying pace, pointing to potential Balance of Performance issues.
  • The 93rd Le Mans 24 Hours starts at 16:00 local Saturday and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports with streaming available on Discovery+.