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Cadillac claims pole position at Le Mans 24 Hours by 0.005s

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Cadillac claims pole position at Le Mans 24 Hours by 0.005s

Summary

Jack Aitken secured pole position for Cadillac at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, narrowly outpacing BMW’s Dries Vanthoor by five-thousandths of a second. Aitken's fastest lap time of 3m22.559s came in the final moments of Hyperpole 2, following a competitive session where several teams, including Genesis and Alpine, made significant improvements. The battle for pole featured close times among the top contenders, with less than three-tenths of a second separating the top seven cars. This year's race marks a key moment as teams aim for podium finishes in the prestigious endurance event.

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By the Numbers

•Aitken's lap time was 3m22.559s, clinching pole for Cadillac.
•Vanthoor had led early but was narrowly edged out at the finish.
•Less than three-tenths separated the top seven qualifiers.
•The race is part of the 2026 World Endurance Championship.
•The session featured significant performances from multiple teams.

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What they're saying

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Cadillac has taken pole position for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours by the tiniest of margins, with Jack Aitken outpacing BMW’s Dries Vanthoor by five-thousandths of a second. Hypercar In Hyperpole 1, Earl Bamber’s early 3m23.722s effort in the #38 Cadillac led the way halfway through, as Genesis held second place with Mathieu Jaminet in the #19 car, in 3m23.965s. The Aston Martins were ...Keep reading
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