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Tyre troubles in the final hour sees Alonso, Nakajima and Buemi snatch Le Mans victory
The conspiracy theorists were out in full force as last-minute tyre troubles spoiled the fantastic race for Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez in the #7 Toyota. The #8 crew of Fernando Alonso, Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima nabbed the lead in the final hour of the race.
Drama for Dragonspeed, Rebellion and TF Sport with just four hours to go at Le Mans
There are just four hours to go in the 2019 Le Mans 24 Hours, and Toyota still has a 1-2 lead. The guest entered #63 Corvette Racing currently leads GTE Pro. Several strong contenders across the order suffered setbacks in the morning sunshine.
More retirements confirmed as the Le Mans 24 Hours breaks into daylight
The #7 Toyota in the hands of Jose Maria Lopez, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway still leads the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The last few nighttime hours saw a few more official retirements and some cracks appear in teams' reliability.
Toyota and Porsche top manufacturers at Le Mans 24 Hours halfway point
Safety car period for a stricken Aston Martin pulled the field apart during the third four-hour stint at Le Mans. Lady Luck shone on a select few cars, leaving others with lots of time to make up.
Close action continues as the Le Mans 24 Hours enters the darkness
A dash of rain, some off-road excursions and a questionable bit of contact spiced up hours five to eight at Le Mans. Toyota still leads in LMP1, Signatech Alpine leads LMP2, while Porsche and Keating Motorsport leads GTE Pro and Am.
Super Season Finale off to a good start at Le Mans - Toyota leading at the four hour mark
It's time to draw the FIA World Endurance Championship's Super Season to a close. The season's second running of the Le Mans 24 Hours is well underway at the Circuit de la Sarthe, and there's been plenty of action already.
Conditions conquered by Aston Martin for second win of the season
After a very difficult six hours, Aston Martin Racing celebrated their second win of the Super Season, the first for the #97 crew, and a home win for Maxime Martin.
Just the one Mrs Wembley - lone Toyota on the podium after 6 Hours of Spa
Technical dramas dashed the run of one-two finishes for Toyota as the #7 spent an extended stay in the garage. Victory still for Alonso, Nakajima and Buemi in the #8, with SMP and Rebellion joining them on the podium.
“Unbelievable” lap from Andy Priaulx makes it two for two at Spa for #67
It’s another pole position at Spa for Harry Tincknell and Andy Priaulx in the #67 Ford. That’s four this season for Ford Chip Ganassi Team UK.
Second time’s the charm for Kobayashi and Conway
The #7 Toyota crew return to Spa with a score to settle. Having lost their pole position time last year, Kobayashi and Conway took on qualifying once more, and are back on top.
Priaulx’s last minute heroics secure GTE Pro pole for Ford, Toyota #7 on pole overall
An excellent final sprint from Andy Priaulx gifts Ford the GTE Pro pole. Conway and Kobayashi prove unbeatable in LMP1. G-Drive and TF Sport on pole in LMP2 and GTE Am respectively.
Keeping things numerical, it’s #7 from #8 as Toyota top FP3
Kobayashi flew to the top of free practice three, giving the #7 Toyota a time more than two seconds clear of the sister car. G-Drive finished quickest in LMP2, with Dempsey-Proton Competition running best in GTE Am. Porsche broke Aston Martin’s streak, as Bruni took the #91 to the top of the board.
Tricky conditions not enough to topple Toyota in FP2
A rain-soaked free practice two saw Toyota finish back on top. Aston Martin continue to make their mark in GTE Pro with 1st and 3rd fastest times.