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Sebastien Bourdais’ Le Mans Dream Shattered: Cadillac’s Pole Position Curse Unveiled

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
June 13, 2025
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Sebastien Bourdais’ Le Mans Dream Shattered: Cadillac’s Pole Position Curse Unveiled

38 BAMBER Earl (nzl), BOURDAIS Sébastien (fra), BUTTON Jenson (gbr), Cadillac Hertz Team Jota, Cadillac V-Series.R, #38, Hypercar, action during the Free Practice and Qualifying session of the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2025, 4th round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, from June 11 to 12, 2025 on the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans in Le Mans, France - Photo Fabrizio Boldoni / DPPI

Cadillac Shatters Expectations with Pole Position at Le Mans 24h, But Faces Grim Reality for Race Day

The anticipation was high as Sebastien Bourdais led Cadillac to a remarkable 1-2 grid domination in the qualifying rounds of the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hours. The Cadillac Jota team showcased their prowess by securing the top two spots, outshining their competitors in the Hyperpole sessions. However, despite the impressive performance in qualifying, Bourdais remains skeptical about their chances of clinching a victory in the grueling endurance race.

Jack Aitken and Sebastien Bourdais set the pace in Hyperpole 1, with the #311 and #38 cars leading the pack. The excitement continued as Alex Lynn claimed pole position, leaving rivals like Earl Bamber trailing behind. Bourdais, though not short of skill and determination, expressed concerns about the team’s race prospects, citing issues with Balance of Performance and rivals potentially concealing their true performance capabilities.

As Bourdais addressed the media, his somber tone hinted at the challenges awaiting Cadillac in the race. Despite showing promising long-run pace in practice sessions, Cadillac faced a setback in Hyperpole 2, falling short in top speed compared to Porsche and Ferrari. The team’s fastest V-Series.R reached 331.8kph, while competitors soared past at 338.1kph, raising doubts about Cadillac’s ability to maintain a competitive edge throughout the race.

Surprisingly, pre-qualifying favorites Ferrari and dark horse Toyota found themselves starting further down the grid, raising eyebrows among competitors. Bourdais expressed disbelief at their positions, hinting at possible strategic moves by the teams. With Ferrari starting from seventh, 11th, and 13th positions, and Toyota from 10th and 17th, the competition landscape seemed to shift, leaving room for unexpected outcomes.

Despite securing pole position for one of the cars and second place for the other, Bourdais remained pragmatic about their chances in the race. With strong contenders like Toyota and Porsche in the mix, Bourdais acknowledged the fierce competition ahead. He admitted that a podium finish would be a challenging feat, considering the formidable opponents lined up for the race.

As the stage is set for the ultimate test of endurance and speed, Cadillac finds itself in a precarious position, balancing between their qualifying success and the harsh realities of the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours. With the odds stacked against them, Bourdais and his team brace themselves for a challenging battle on the iconic Circuit de la Sarthe, where only the strongest will emerge victorious.

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