The 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours Day 1 Qualifying Results Unveiled After a Shocking Disqualification Rocks the Race
In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the qualifying results for the first day of action have been flipped upside down due to a surprising disqualification of an entry. The #6 Porsche Penske challenger failed to meet the minimum weight requirements during a post-session inspection, leading to its demotion to the back of the Hypercar field for the upcoming race on Saturday.
This unprecedented disqualification has paved the way for the #009 Aston Martin entry to climb into the top 15 positions and secure a spot in the Hyperpole shootout set to take place on Thursday. The reshuffling of the qualifying results has sent shockwaves through the racing community, setting the stage for an intense and unpredictable showdown at Le Mans.
Here are the adjusted results from Day 1 of the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours qualifying, categorized by class:
1. 12 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota A. Lynn, N. Nato, W. Stevens
2. 15 BMW M Team WRT D. Vanthoor, K. Magnussen, R. Marciello
3. 51 Ferrari AF Corse A. Pier Guidi, J. Calado, A. Giovinazzi
4. 38 Cadillac Hertz Team Jota E. Bamber, S. Bourdais, J. Button
5. 50 Ferrari AF Corse A. Fuoco, M. Molina, N. Nielsen
6. 5 Porsche Penske J. Andlauer, M. Christensen, M. Jaminet
7. 20 BMW M Team WRT R. Rast, R. Frijns, S. Van der Linde
8. 311 Cadillac Whelan J. Aitken, F. Drugovich, F. Vesti
9. 36 Alpine Endurance Team J. Gounon, F. Makowiecki, M. Schumacher
10. 8 Toyota Gazoo Racing S. Buemi, B. Hartley, R. Hirakawa
11. 83 AF Corse Y. Ye, P. Hanson, R. Kubica
12. 101 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing J. Taylor, R. Taylor, F. Albuquerque
13. 4 Porsche Penske F. Nasr, N. Tandy, P. Wehrlein
14. 35 Alpine Endurance Team P. Chatin, F. Habsburg, C. Milesi
15. 009 Aston Martin Thor Team A. Riberas, M. Sorensen, R. De Angelis
16. 7 Toyota Gazoo Racing M. Conway, N. De Vries, K. Kobayashi
17. 94 Peugeot Totalenergies S. Vandoorne, M. Jakobsen, L. Duval
18. 93 Peugeot Totalenergies J. Vergne, P. Di Resta, M. Jensen
19. 99 Proton Competition N. Jani, N. Pino, N. Varrone
20. 007 Aston Martin Thor Team H. Tincknell, T. Gamble, R. Gunn
21. 6 Porsche Penske L. Vanthoor, K. Estre, M. Campbell
The unexpected disqualification has set the stage for a thrilling and unpredictable race at the iconic Le Mans circuit. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as the action unfolds at one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world.
