Masson Keeps Edge in Portimão Practice as Title Duel Stays Tight

Overview

• Esteban Masson led both opening practice sessions at Portimão, posting a 1:32.646 in the first run and a 1:31.913 in final practice to top the timesheets.
• Gregoire Saucy remained the nearest challenger, finishing 0.085 seconds behind in FP1 and 0.046 seconds behind in FP2, underscoring a two-car championship duel.
• FP1 was disrupted by a Full Course Yellow after the No. 85 Duqueine stopped and a Red Flag when PJ Hyett went off at Turn 12, and race control is investigating contact between Ben Hanley and Matt Kurzejewski.
• Class leaders were confirmed in practice with Louis Iglesias fastest in LMP3 for CLX Motorsport and Daniel Serra quickest in LMGT3 for Kessel Racing.
• Teams completed a mandated Bronze-driver collective test and now turn to qualifying this afternoon, with FP2 data shaping final setup choices and grid hopes for the season finale.