Kamui Kobayashi claims Le Mans Hyperpole for Toyota

Kamui Kobayashi claims Le Mans Hyperpole for Toyota

20.08.2021: Toyota Gazoo Racing's Kamui Kobayashi driving the No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar has taken pole position for this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, round four of FIA WEC.

 

Toyota Gazoo Racing's Kamui Kobayashi driving the No. 7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid Hypercar has taken pole position for this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, round four of FIA WEC.



It is the fourth time in five years that Kobayashi has taken pole at Le Mans. The outright track record holder sealed pole with a sensational 3m23.900s lap.



Hub Auto Porsche took a surprise pole in LMGTE Pro after the session was red flagged following accident for Kevin Estre’s Porsche 911 RSR - 19 at Indianapolis Corner.



Antonio Felix da Costa on top for WEC entry JOTA in LMP2, while No.88 Dempsey Proton Porsche takes pole in the LMGTE Am category.




- Rachel Cavers,  photos Toyota

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