Robert Kubica dominates Le Mans free practice with a perfect lap. Panis Racing and Akkodis lead in LMP2 and LMGT3.
Robert Kubica impressed at Le Mans with a lap time of 3:26.523. The Polish driver topped the third free practice session of the fourth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship. Behind him was the #50 Ferrari driven by Miguel Molina with a 3:27.456. “We found a good balance,” Robert Kubica told the media.
Felipe Drugovich put the #311 Cadillac in third with 3:27.780. Jenson Button posted the fourth-fastest time (3:27.893) in the #38 Cadillac JOTA. Laurens Vanthoor took fifth in the #6 Porsche Penske (3:27.919). Nato, Giovinazzi, and Andlauer followed. Hirakawa in the Toyota was ninth, ahead of the Alpine driven by Milesi (3:28.346).
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Panis Racing dominated the LMP2 class. Esteban Masson set the best time (3:38.302) in the #48 Oreca. “The car is precise and fast,” he said. Ben Hanley finished second in the #23 United Autosports, with Clement Novolak third for TDS Racing (3:38.930). Vaxiviere came fourth, followed by Rene Binder in the Proton.
Luca Ghiotto claimed sixth for Inter Europol. André Lotterer was seventh for IDEC Sport, ahead of Braun (Nielsen), Capietto (Iron Lynx), and Fittipaldi (United Autosports). LMP2 looks tightly contested, with all lap times within a few tenths. “It’ll be a close race,” Novolak predicted to Endurance Info.
In LMGT3, Akkodis dominated. Jose Maria Lopez clocked a 3:55.057 in the #78 Lexus RC F. “The car responded really well,” said the Argentine. Barrichello was second in the #10 Racing Spirit of Le Mans. Daniel Sera took third in the Ferrari Kessel. Ben Tuck in the Ford Mustang completed the top five.
With Robert Kubica setting the pace, Ferrari and Cadillac right behind, and close fights in LMP2 and LMGT3, the WEC weekend at Le Mans promises plenty of excitement. “We’re ready for the challenge,” Robert Kubica concluded. His lap time sent a strong message ahead of official qualifying.
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