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Cadillac Secures First-Ever Pole for 24 Hours of Le Mans
- British racer Alex Lynn earned the top qualifying spot for Cadillac at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Thursday, marking a historic milestone for the American manufacturer at the Sarthe circuit.
- For the first time, Cadillac secured both front-row starting positions at Le Mans, continuing the strong progress it has made since its return to the race in 2023 after a 21-year hiatus.
- Lynn recorded a fastest lap of 3:23.166, narrowly edging out his teammate Earl Bamber, who finished just 0.167 seconds slower in the sister Cadillac.
- Lynn reflected on narrowly missing pole position last year by just 0.138 seconds, describing how much that setback affected him, and expressed great pride in representing Cadillac, emphasizing how much he desired this achievement.
- This pole position marks the first American pole at Le Mans since Ford in 1967 and suggests Cadillac may contend strongly in the endurance race starting Saturday.
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Two cars of the American builder will start ahead. The first Red, led by the winner last year Antonio Fuoco, part seventh
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The Ferrari No. 50, a victorious last year, will have to settle for 7th place.
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Franco-British trio Alex Lynn, Will Stevens and Norman Nato beat Sébastien Bourdais' car at Hyperpole on Thursday.
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