Porsche tops third WEC Prologue as Ferrari claims next three spots
Porsche's No. 6 963 topped the third FIA WEC Prologue Test session, with Kevin Estre setting a 1m40.428s lap time following an engine change. While this didn't beat Cadillac driver Alex Lynn's Friday benchmark of 1m39.575s, the session remained competitive with nine cars within one second of the leader.
Ferrari secured the next three positions, with the factory 499Ps (No. 51 and No. 50) and AF Corse's No. 83 showing strong pace during late qualifying simulations. Antonio Giovanazzi clocked 1m40.679s in the No. 51, while Antonio Fuoco managed 1m40.722s in the Le Mans-winning No. 50.
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The Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA V-Series.R rounded out the top five, with Jenson Button posting a 1m40.968s. Aston Martin's THOR Team Valkyries focused on gathering data rather than outright pace, completing over 70 laps despite finishing 17th and 18th.
A crash involving Racing Spirit of Leman's Derek Deboer at Turn 5 caused an hour-long delay for barrier repairs. While Deboer was unharmed, the damaged Vantage won't return to action today.
In LMGT3, TF Sport's No. 33 Corvette led with Jonny Edgar's 1m55.200s lap. Vista AF Corse's Ferrari 296 and AKKODIS ASP Lexus completed the top three. The No. 77 Proton Competition Ford Mustang remained sidelined following yesterday's fire, requiring a complete rebuild.
FIA WEC team standings chart
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