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🏆 Historic Hat Trick for DUQUEINE D08 at Castellet
A High-Intensity Racing Weekend
On June 5-6, the Castellet circuit witnessed an outstanding performance by the DUQUEINE D08. The third round of the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) and the second of the Michelin Le Mans Cup delivered unforgettable racing moments, highlighted by a historic hat trick.
🚀 DUQUEINE D08: Pole, Fastest Lap, and Victory!
The ELMS season started with mixed results for the DUQUEINE D08, but at Castellet, it shined. For the first time in its history, a D08 achieved a hat trick:
- Pole Position 🏁
- Fastest Lap ⏱️
- Victory 🏆
🔥 DKR Engineering: An Outstanding Performance
DKR Engineering dominated the weekend. On Saturday, they secured pole position. Then, on Sunday, they set the fastest lap and claimed an impressive victory. A historic first win for the team!
📊 Results of Other Teams in ELMS and Michelin Le Mans Cup
🏃 Racing Experience: A First Top 10 Finish
After two tough races, Racing Experience found success with an encouraging 8th-place finish.
🟢 Rinaldi Racing: A Mixed Performance
- P7 for car #66 in the Michelin Le Mans Cup
- P14 for #55, penalized after an on-track incident.
⚠️ TS Corse: A Frustrating Retirement
After a strong start, TS Corse saw its hopes crushed following a contact with another LMP3, forcing them to retire.
🏅 WTM: A Recovery After Barcelona
Following a DNF in Barcelona, WTM started P7 on the grid and finished P11.
🔵 Mühlner Motorsport: A Rollercoaster Race
After leading the first hour, Mühlner Motorsport finished P13 with car #21 and P25 with #18.
⚙️ Grainmarket Racing: A Challenging Weekend
Qualifying P23, Grainmarket Racing finished P20, despite Alex Mortimer’s strong pace.
🔄 DKR Engineering: A True Improvement
After finishing last in Barcelona, DKR Engineering made strides by changing drivers and secured P17.
🌟 An ELMS Season More Intense Than Ever
This performance at Castellet sets the stage for an exciting season for DUQUEINE and its partner teams. ELMS continues to deliver spectacular racing, and the DUQUEINE D08 proves its winning potential.
Stay tuned for the next races to see if this success can be repeated!
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