24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual mid-race report: Rebellion Williams Esport leads the way
Following the first 12 hours of racing at a drama-filled 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual, it’s Rebellion Williams Esport that leads the LMP crews locking out the top two positions.
Meanwhile, in the 20-strong GTE class, Porsche Esports Team currently occupy three out of the top five spots as the Porsche 911 RSR entries continue to dominate the field.
Below are the main headlines at the race’s mid-way point.
LMP
No. 1 Rebellion Williams Esport car (driven by Deletraz/Marciello/Wisniewski/Brzezinski) leads #LeMans24Virtual
Sister No. 13 Rebellion Williams Esport LMP car is second, 30 seconds ahead of race pole-sitters ByKolles – Burst Esport
The No. 4 ByKolles entry did a remarkable job of climbing back up the leaderboard following a drive-through-penalty in the race’s opening hour, as well as suffering time loss due to a wheel failure
No. 33 2 Seas Motorsport entry is currently in fourth position after a solid 12 hours of racing
Elsewhere, the No. 20 Redline entry fronted by Formula 1 drivers Max Verstappen and Lando Norris retired in the 11th hour after leading the race. Verstappen was at the wheel when the car spun at the Porsche Curves and was forced back to the pits. The team also suffered some technical problems, eventually leading to their retirement
The No. 16 Veloce Esports 2 entry was looking strong during the race’s opening hours but a collision with a GTE car in the ninth hour dropped them down the leaderboard. They are now placed 16th
Jenson Button is currently at the wheel of the No. 23 Team Rocket Zansho entry and is sitting ninth overall
GTE
Porsche dominates the highly-competitive GTE field with the pole-sitting No. 93 Porsche 911 RSR heading the 20-strong field with 12 hours still remaining
Second place is occupied by R8G Esports Team with the Corvette C7.R, just 8 seconds ahead of the No. 92 Porsche Esports Team entry
Fourth in GTE is Aston Martin Racing No. 95 car with Nicki Thiim at the virtual wheel, one spot ahead of another Porsche Esports Entry (No. 91)
Three manufacturers – Porsche, Aston Martin and Corvette - currently make up the top six positions in the GTE class
Elsewhere, the No. 52 AF Corse Ferrari entry with Charles Leclerc in the team suffered a serious setback just after the race’s quarter-way mark with a lengthy stint in the pits followed by some server issues
Hans Herrmann is a bona fide legend whose legacy is ripe with jaw-dropping achievements and phenomenal stories. His career is so accomplished it can be difficult to grasp in its full magnitude. At 96 years young, Herrmann is just as passionate as ever, clearly immune to the ravages of time.
For more than a century, an endless string of legendary drivers has proudly represented two of the top countries in the world of auto racing, France and the UK. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, a true reflection of automotive sporting trends and innovation, has witnessed brilliant performances by both French and British com...
With the new LMGT3 class and the return of major carmakers such as Alpine, BMW and Lamborghini to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the 2024 race is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle! Why not opt for a hospitality package and enjoy the event in supreme comfort?
Take in all the track action, from the opening laps of Wed...
The TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, part of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship, will be hosting the Forum H2, gathering together European voices currently promoting hydrogen
