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A Thrilling Weekend of Racing: Pole Position, Track Record & Victory for DUQUEINE LMP3
The European endurance racing circuit came alive on September 18-19 during the 5th round of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) and the 4th race of the Michelin Le Mans Cup. Teams equipped with the DUQUEINE LMP3 D08 showcased incredible performances, securing podiums, records, and an unforgettable victory.
🏁 DUQUEINE LMP3 in Michelin Le Mans Cup: Podium for WTM
The DUQUEINE D08 demonstrated its potential right from qualifying, with two prototypes securing front-row starts. Despite a race filled with incidents and the unfortunate retirement of two D08s, WTM clinched its first podium of the season, a well-deserved achievement.
🏆 ELMS: DKR Engineering Dominates Once Again
A perfect weekend for DKR Engineering, marked by a pole position, track record, and a dominant victory. Mathieu De Barbuat and Laurents Hörr secured pole position with a stunning lap time of 2:11.580, before sealing the win in style.
🚨 Scare for Racing Experience
Racing Experience faced a tough moment when David Hauser suffered a crash at Raidillon. Fortunately, the driver is in good health, and the team is already looking forward to upcoming races.
🏎️ Rinaldi Racing: A Mixed Race
The Rinaldi #66 started P4 in qualifying and finished P6, while the #55 had a tougher race, crossing the line in P21.
🔧 TS Corse and WTM: Solid Performances
TS Corse impressed in qualifying with P8, but race-day struggles pushed them down to P18.
WTM, after a front-row qualifying, executed a strong strategy to secure 3rd place on the podium.
🏁 Mühlner Motorsport: A Promising Start, A Frustrating Finish
During practice, Mühlner Motorsport showcased great pace, topping the FP2 session.
However, traffic in qualifying compromised their efforts, resulting in P16 and P19.
In the race, the #21 car staged an impressive comeback, but a reduced race time prevented them from climbing higher than P14.
🚗 GrainMarket Racing: An Early End
A race incident forced GrainMarket Racing to retire early after a promising start.
⚡ DKR Engineering Struggles in Michelin Le Mans Cup
Starting from P17, DKR Engineering finished P22, a result below expectations.
Conclusion: DUQUEINE LMP3’s Continued Excellence
With another victory for DKR Engineering, a podium for WTM, and strong performances overall, the DUQUEINE LMP3 D08 continues to prove itself as a top contender in endurance racing. Stay tuned for more thrilling action in the upcoming rounds!
