Qualifying and Hyperpole Highlights: 2024 6 Hours of COTA FIA WEC
The Circuit of the Americas buzzed with excitement as the world's top endurance racers battled it out in qualifying for the 2024 6 Hours of COTA. This nail-biting session set the stage for an epic showdown in the Lone Star State.LMGT3 Qualifying: A Frenzied Sprint
The LMGT3 class kicked things off with a 12-minute mad dash. With no tire warmers allowed, drivers faced the challenge of bringing cold rubber up to temperature quickly. "It was like trying to dance on ice wearing roller skates," one driver quipped. As the clock ticked down, the leaderboard shuffled faster than a Vegas card dealer. In the end, it was Ian James in the Heart of Racing Aston Martin who snagged pole position with a blistering 2:05.587 lap.LMGT3 Hyperpole: Iron Ladies Shine
The top 10 qualifiers advanced to the hyperpole shootout. Sarah Bovy in the Iron Dames Lamborghini turned heads with a stellar performance, securing a front-row start alongside James. "We're not just here to participate, we're here to win," Bovy declared confidently. Francois Perrodo rounded out the top three, giving the Ferrari camp something to cheer about.Hypercar Qualifying: Drama and Determination
The hypercar class qualifying was a rollercoaster of emotions. Jenson Button faced a heart-stopping moment when his Porsche encountered issues, nearly jeopardizing his chances. "It was like trying to thread a needle while riding a bucking bronco," Button later joked. In a stunning turn of events, the Alpine team scored their best qualifying result of the season, proving they're not just here to make up the numbers.Click here to preview your posts with PRO themes ››