Lynn Takes Fuji Pole for Cadillac With JOTA Front-Row Lockout

Qualifying underscored Cadillac's one-lap edge, with Aston Martin's new Valkyrie achieving a best-yet P3.

Overview

Alex Lynn claimed pole in the No. 12 Cadillac V-Series.R with a 1:28.236, leading a Hertz Team JOTA 1-2 over Earl Bamber.
Marco Sorensen qualified third in the No. 009 Aston Martin Valkyrie, the car’s strongest grid position of its debut season.
Harry Tincknell topped FP3 for Aston Martin in 1:29.492, marking the Valkyrie program’s first time leading an official WEC session.
Eduardo Barrichello secured LMGT3 pole for Racing Spirit of Leman with a 1:39.981, narrowly ahead of both United Autosports McLarens.
Proton Competition’s No. 77 Ford Mustang GT3 missed qualifying after an FP3 engine issue, and the 6 Hours of Fuji starts Sunday at 11:00 a.m. local time.