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Cadillac Secures Historic Front-Row Lockout at Le Mans Qualifying

Ferrari’s proven long-run pace positions it as the favorite in a packed 62-car field after Cadillac’s historic pole.

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

  • Cadillac locked out the front row for the first time at Le Mans, with Alex Lynn claiming pole in the #12 Jota entry and Earl Bamber joining him for a 1-2 finish.
  • Robert Kubica led final practice for Ferrari with a 3m26.523s lap, underscoring the marque’s race-day potential despite a seventh-place qualifying slot.
  • The Hypercar class features 21 entries among a 62-car grid that also includes 17 LMP2 prototypes and 24 LMGT3 machines driven by a roster of former Formula 1 stars.
  • Metéo France forecasts dry, mild conditions throughout the race weekend, offering teams stable weather for the 24-hour endurance strategy.
  • Live coverage of the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans begins Saturday at 1400 GMT on TNT Sports channels and discovery+.