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NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas odds, predictions: Kyle Larson favored at our experts’ favorite track

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas City for one of the — if not the — best current tracks for the Next Gen car and a really entertaining day of racing. Kyle Larson leads the odds, but Team Penske is looking speedy right now and 23XI Racing used to be the team to beat at this […]

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The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas City for one of the — if not the — best current tracks for the Next Gen car and a really entertaining day of racing. Kyle Larson leads the odds, but Team Penske is looking speedy right now and 23XI Racing used to be the team to beat at this track.

So, what should we expect on Sunday? Our NASCAR experts, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, are here to break down what last week’s Texas race hints for Kansas, why Ross Chastain isn’t being talked about enough and who they’re picking as favorites and long shots at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.

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How to watch the AdventHealth 400

Track: Kansas Speedway — Kansas City, Kan.
Time: Sunday, May 11, 3 p.m. ET
TV: FS1
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NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas Q&A, predictions

We missed last week, thanks to this editor *ahem* being at the Kentucky Derby. But we’re back! What was your top takeaway from the Texas race as it relates to how the field is doing heading into Kansas and then the All-Star race?

Jeff: In 2023, Tyler Reddick won at Kansas and continued 23XI Racing’s string of successful runs to the extent it became practically a given that the team would be one to beat at the 1.5-mile track. But last year, something weird happened: Neither Reddick nor teammate Bubba Wallace finished in the top 15 of either Kansas race, and Reddick even finished 25th in the playoff race there before eventually making the Championship 4.

So when I asked Reddick what to expect from him at Kansas before the Texas race, he said he’d put a lot of stock into how 23XI performed at the Fort Worth intermediate track.

“They’re not very similar, but a car that is going to run good here, have performance and have speed here, will have speed at Kansas,” Reddick said.

Reddick was then arguably the fastest car at Texas despite never getting control of the race (and ultimately spinning himself across Daniel Suarez’s nose while running in the top five). But what I took from Texas was that we might see 23XI about to emerge with some speed.

Jordan: The drivers we expected to be strong at Texas essentially were Kyle Larson, Tyler Reddick, Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin and William Byron, who each stood out at various points. And with Texas and Kansas having some similar characteristics, it’s not a reach at all to think that everyone within this group will be in contention for the win this weekend. The noticeable difference between these two tracks, however, is that Texas is a much more treacherous oval with a penchant for producing a multitude of accidents, often because a driver loses control off Turn 2 or hits a nasty bump in Turn 4. Kansas is challenging, but not to this degree.

You asked before last week’s race if Texas Motor Speedway is turning a corner. Is it?

Jeff: I don’t know if it’s racing much differently, but people seem to be coming around to the fact that it’s a place that requires drivers to “race the racetrack” more than each other. In other words, it’s not like a Kansas or Homestead where they have the ability to run all over the place and just race it out. The drivers don’t seem to know what’s going on, either. As Reddick said, it looks like it’s aging when they walk the track, but then it doesn’t race any differently. Here’s William Byron: “I’ve had the opinion for a while now that the asphalt they’ve used here is just different than what we’ve had in the past. It’s really dusty. It just seems like the rubber kind of sits on top of the racetrack, and there’s just all this little dust and crumbs on top that I feel like are hard to work out of the track. It looks way grayer — looks like it should be 15 years old — but it still has a ton of grip. It’s just odd.”

Jordan: Recent Texas races are certainly more entertaining than before, though admittedly that’s a low bar. Still, Texas deserves praise for the improvements it’s made — including attendance increasing by double digits and growth in other key metrics. And while races at Texas may often be chaotic in nature, its reputation as being one of NASCAR’s most demanding tracks is not necessarily a bad thing. The place has an improved identity now than before, and this is a positive thing.

Ross Chastain has some killer restart stats, as shared by Auto Racing Analytics after Texas. Is that partially because he’s coming from further back, or does he just have a unique skill set? NOOB question: What can drivers do to improve their restarts? Who would you have said is the best vs. what these stats show?

Jeff: As Auto Racing Analytics pointed out, it’s not even just the total positions gained for Chastain on restarts — it’s his retention rate (how often he’s able to do a restart without losing positions). The account has tracked Chastain with a 91.1 percent retention rate this year, and he has lost spots on only four restarts all season. By comparison, the next-best restarters are in the low 80 percent range. When I asked Chastain about this after the race at Texas, he said: “Yes, I see those stats and I wonder. Some of it is circumstance. Part of it is taking the very low percentage holes on restarts and trying to make it work off of Turn 2.” It’s likely more of the latter, according to Auto Racing Analytics, which noted Chastain has been in the top three for restart statistics in three of the four Next Gen seasons so far.

Jordan: The restart stats speak to how well Chastain is performing this year, where he routinely is taking a car lacking speed and still finding a way to score solid finishes. Nearly every week, he is maximizing everything he can out of his car, pushing it higher up the running order than he should be otherwise. It’s a very remarkable effort by Chastain that isn’t getting talked about enough, but it demonstrates how gifted a driver he is.

NASCAR at Texas beat F1 Miami in viewership! At the risk of angering our NASCAR fans, that surprised me! What changed, if anything? Did NASCAR do anything to ensure better promotion? Did F1 lose traction in the U.S.?

Jeff: It’s not only that NASCAR beat F1, but how it happened. NASCAR was airing on cable (FS1) while the F1 race was on network TV (ABC). Still, last year’s Miami race was an outlier when it comes to F1 ratings. It had a lead-in from an NBA Playoffs Game 7, and NASCAR was also in a three-hour rain delay at Kansas, so curious NASCAR fans flipped over to Miami. F1 then wasn’t able to replicate that rating for the rest of the season in the U.S., and NASCAR has continued to win the head-to-head battle domestically. Some caveats, though: F1 is obviously massively popular worldwide, and there’s no comparison to NASCAR internationally; it’s not even a conversation. And there was also an alarming number for NASCAR in the Miami rating: Adam Stern noted F1 won the 18-49 demographic by more than 300,000 viewers, and the viewership shows more than 80 percent of NASCAR’s audience was NOT in that younger demographic. So that continues to be a very old-skewing audience for NASCAR.

Jordan: You can decipher TV ratings in many different ways, especially with so many contributing factors. That said, NASCAR has to be absolutely pleased that it toppled F1 head-to-head and did so having its Texas race on cable rather than on a network. Definitely something to hang your hat on if you’re a NASCAR decision-maker. And from a larger perspective, it may indicate that F1’s once explosive growth in the United States has hit its ceiling.

OK: Kansas time! What should we know from insiders heading into Kansas that may affect the race on Sunday?

Jeff: Ah, my favorite current NASCAR track! Kansas in the Next Gen Era has turned into an incredible place to race, as evidenced by last spring’s all-time banger (that was topped by the closest finish in NASCAR history). That race sits No. 1 in my “Was it a good race?” poll with 95.8 percent of people saying yes, and that’s out of 349 races in the poll since 2016. This track is about as pure as it gets in terms of NASCAR racing these days. It’s all-out, hammer-down racing with multiple options where drivers can make their cars work on the track. We’re about to find out who is bringing the most speed this season and watch them get their way to the front for a terrific battle.

Jordan: Kansas is arguably one of the two or three best tracks currently on the schedule, and has a strong, strong case for being P1 on the list. This is one of those races you circle before the season as “can’t miss.” And the thing is, while expectations are exceedingly high for Sunday’s race, there is a likelihood that said expectations will be surpassed because Kansas is such a terrific track that has become a standard-bearer as the best of what NASCAR is.

Who is your favorite to win at Kansas?

Jeff: As mentioned earlier, this could be Reddick’s breakout race for the season and mark a return to victory lane — but if the 23XI cars are fast, that could also mean a big day for Bubba Wallace. Still, despite that speed, I’m going to go with a Team Penske car and pick Ryan Blaney. I’m really liking the speed I’m seeing across Penske right now, and Blaney has arguably been the fastest car — except he hasn’t won yet. That could get remedied this weekend while he also makes it three wins in a row for Penske (after Austin Cindric won at Talladega and Joey Logano won at Texas).

Jordan: The obvious pick is Kyle Larson, and for good reason. He and the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team excel on these types of tracks and routinely factor in the outcome. In Larson’s past seven Kansas races, he has two wins, two seconds and two finishes inside the top eight. That’s why he’s the betting favorite.

Who is a long shot you like?

Jeff: OK, so this isn’t really a long shot, but how about Chris Buescher at +2200? Buescher was literally a couple of inches away from winning last year’s Kansas race and showed speed again at Texas last week. If that fast car translates to Kansas, he might be able to find victory lane this time around. But as long as we’re not going for big reaches on the long shots this week, Josh Berry at +2500 is a bit ridiculous. He just won the Las Vegas race earlier this season on a similar type of track and was leading at Texas last week, so there’s no reason he wouldn’t be able to have that Penske-caliber speed at Kansas as well.

Jordan: Josh Berry has had a lot of speed this season — not just on mile-and-a-half tracks but really most styles of tracks — and this should continue on Sunday. The area of concern, though, is that while Berry has been fast, he hasn’t been able to consistently convert that speed into corresponding finishes. But if you’re looking for a sleeper, Berry is easily the best, especially being listed at +2500, which is stupid high.

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NASCAR to Race in Mexico City in 2024: A Bold Step for Growth

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NASCAR is set to race in Mexico City for the first time, marking a significant step in the sport’s global expansion. Despite logistical challenges, including border transport and safety concerns, NASCAR executives view this race as essential for growth. The event aims to engage a new fan base in a city with over 20 million people and showcase the sport to a demographic that has been largely untapped. Racing in Mexico not only provides exposure for teams but also enhances potential sponsorship opportunities, positioning NASCAR as a sport ready for international markets.

By the Numbers

Mexico City has a population of over 20 million, presenting a vast potential audience.
NASCAR is chartering planes to ensure the safe transport of teams and equipment across the border.

State of Play

NASCAR faces logistical hurdles, including complex hauler manifests and security concerns.
Tracks in the U.S. are vying for races, but Mexico City offers a unique opportunity to grow the sport’s audience.

What’s Next

The success of the Mexico City race may pave the way for future international events within NASCAR, encouraging a broader global presence. Observations from this race could influence other racing series, like INDYCAR, to consider racing outside the U.S.

Bottom Line

NASCAR’s venture into Mexico City is a bold move aimed at expanding its reach and attracting new fans. Embracing discomfort and logistical challenges can ultimately lead to growth and increased interest in the sport.

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Kevin Harvick predicts winner of NASCAR Cup race at Mexico City

The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. The Viva México 250 will take center stage, and ahead of all the action, Kevin Harvick and the Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour crew are locking in their predictions. First, Kaitlyn Vincie got the fun started. She’s riding with a veteran road course savant […]

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The NASCAR Cup Series is heading to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. The Viva México 250 will take center stage, and ahead of all the action, Kevin Harvick and the Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour crew are locking in their predictions.

First, Kaitlyn Vincie got the fun started. She’s riding with a veteran road course savant to get his first win of 2025: “This is going to be interesting, because we don’t really know who could win this weekend,” Vincie prefaced. “I’m going to go with AJ Allmendinger.”

Allmendinger is certainly a contender. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, he’s +1500 to get the dub. If he does, he’ll lock himself into the playoffs, which would be huge for Kaulig Racing.

In response, Harvick was slightly surprised with Vincie’s pick. It opened up the door for him to go with the favorite in Shane van Gisbergen: “That’s a big surprise,” Harvick responded. “I thought you’d take the favorite. SVG.”

While van Gisbergen is thought of as a threat on road courses, his performance at intermediate tracks has left a bit to be desired. However, he turned in a solid showing in Michigan this past weekend, finishing P18 when the checkered flag waved.

With Mexico City on the docket, van Gisbergen is currently P33 in the overall point standings. He only has one top ten on the season, so a win is more important to him at one of these road courses than anything. He’ll be going for broke at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, and Harvick thinks he’ll get it done.

Meanwhile, Mamba Smith is thinking of a different Trackhouse Racing wheelman when it comes to this weekend’s race. He thinks Mexico native Daniel Suarez can rise above and win in heroic fashion.

“I was going to take AJ. You know what? Because I just feel like there’s some magic in the air, and he needs it anyway. I’m going with the hometown boy. Just give me Daniel Suarez,” Smith predicted. “Why not? Home cooking.”

Like his teammate SVG, a win would mean the world to Suarez. He’s back in P28 in the overall point standings, only nothing one top five in 2025. He needs it if he’s going to make the playoffs, and Smith is hoping it comes to fruition.

All told, it’s anyone’s guess who gets to Victory Lane during the NASCAR Cup Series’ trip to Mexico. It should be a fascinating event at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. We’ll see who makes history and takes the checkered flag.

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Katherine Legge feels ‘passionate’ about NASCAR transition

Katherine Legge has raced anything and everything. Her storied career includes four Indianapolis 500 starts, most recently in 2024. She found success in sports cars, competing in multiple endurance classics, such as the Rolex 24 at Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring. With last month’s Indy 500 not on Legge’s racing radar in 2025, […]

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With last month’s Indy 500 not on Legge’s racing radar in 2025, she switched her attention to NASCAR. It’s a move that happened by chance, though she first felt the adrenaline of stock car racing in 2018, making four Xfinity Series starts for JD Motorsports.

She fell in love with stock cars immediately, with a best finish of 14th at Road America.

“I loved it and wanted to do more, I just didn’t know how to go about it,” Legge told NASCAR.com about her move to NASCAR. “I’m lucky that my sponsors pivoted with me and we’re all in on NASCAR.

“It was something that I felt incredibly passionate about doing. I have so much fun doing it and am so motivated. I’m working hard at it. I really want to make this home.”

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The joy for Legge in her first go-around was jostling the heavy cars around road courses. Her oval debut in NASCAR came at Richmond Raceway in 2018, finishing 28th in a 40-car field.

“It’s super fun to drive the cars; you were wrestling with them the whole time,” Legge reflects on her initial voyage. “It’s like Champ Car — we had to wrestle those beasts around the track.

“[NASCAR is] not easy. It’s one of the hardest championships to chase in the world because of the strength and depth. There are so many good drivers over here that are widely versed in stock car racing.”

Legge began hunting for rides in February when the 2025 season began. She made her Cup debut for Live Fast Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway, though she was initially eyeing Circuit of The Americas one week prior as her first attempt. Her initial race didn’t go as planned as she was involved in multiple incidents and contacted Daniel Suárez in the process, ending his day.

“It was a big uphill battle, but I respect the challenge and am not blind that it is a challenge going in with a team that wants to set out to be a entry to people like me into Cup,” Legge said. “They know where they are at and what they want to achieve. It was going to be my first foray and fly under the radar and that didn’t happen. I wanted to use it to gain experience.”

Katherine Legge smiles next to her NASCAR Cup Series car.

After bowing out of full-time competition, Live Fast team owner BJ McLeod wants to turn his part-time entry into a developmental ride to help rising talent. He’s aware of Legge’s credentials and hopes to get her acclimated, with their next opportunity slated for Sunday at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City (3 p.m. ET, Prime Video, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

MORE: Mexico City schedule | Cup Series entry list for Mexico City

“It’s the toughest thing that she’s ever come across,” McLeod said of Legge adapting to the Cup Series. “I don’t know that she would tell you that, but I can tell you that the group of drivers that get to do [Cup] every week are truly some of the best drivers in the world. All of them are that good. Not one, not 20, not 30, all 36 or however many are there. They truly are that good, and it makes it extremely difficult for her because even if she’s equally as talented, she doesn’t get to race every week. She is the only part-timer that’s trying to get out there, get up to speed and she has very limited stock car experience.”

Chevrolet paired Legge with Jordan Anderson Racing in the Xfinity Series following her introduction to Cup racing. The goal was to get the England native more starts.

In addition to full-time drivers Jeb Burton and Blaine Perkins, Anderson occasionally fields a third entry. With limited on-track experience, he believes Legge has done a masterful job getting up to speed, even though the results would indicate otherwise.

“I know she’s been baptized through fire coming in this way,” Anderson said. “With [25] minutes of practice, it’s hard enough to learn a track, let alone a new car.

“The speed is there if we make her comfortable. I’ve been impressed with her time in the sim and how she adapts and the things she picks up, the time she has spent studying. This isn’t a fly-by-night project for her; she’s wanting to prove her worth and come in here and learn and do the right things.”

It was key that Legge diversified her schedule. She also wanted to run consecutively, beginning with NASCAR’s return to Rockingham Speedway. She failed to qualify, but the team struck a deal with Joey Gase Motorsports to field her. She led a lap in her second start at Talladega Superspeedway and was running midpack when she was collected in a multicar incident that began towards the front of the field. She has DNF’d in three of four starts and failed to qualify in the series’ most recent race at Nashville Superspeedway.

“It’s been good, bad and indifferent,” Legge said. “I have been taken out in every race in some form or another. The only one that I think was down to me was Phoenix, which started it all. After that, it’s been a lot of carnage.”

Katherine Legge drives an Xfinity Series car at Talladega.

Legge is delighted that her two car owners are fellow racers with McLeod and Anderson. She has leaned on them, along with AJ Allmendinger, whom she’s known for two decades, and Xfinity veteran Justin Allgaier.

Compared to other racing series, Legge believes breaking into NASCAR is the hardest. She has limited oval starts and is going to new venues. The divisions are also stacked with established talent.

“NASCAR is especially challenging for the sheer number of good drivers,” Legge added. “It’s a tough beast to tame, but I’m up for the challenge.”

While overcoming multiple hurdles in Legge’s short NASCAR stint, she has learned plenty about herself. She is up for any racing task, though she believes she was humbled in some ways.

“I thought that I was a lot better than I am,” Legge admitted with a chuckle. “I have no doubt that I’ll get there. But how quickly? I thought I would drive the car a couple of times and then be up at the sharp end, but it’s taking a little longer than I anticipated.”

The next beast for Legge to tame is the Cup Series’ international debut at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez this weekend, again competing for Live Fast. Her second half of the season continues filling up, with Cup starts at the Chicago Street Race, Sonoma Raceway, Watkins Glen International and Richmond Raceway on the docket. She has a pair of Xfinity Series races left in the No. 32 car at EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway) and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, though she is trying to bulk up her racing allotment.

MORE: Cup Series schedule | Xfinity Series schedule

The goals for the upcoming events are to log laps and gain experience.

“Bottom line, I’m not going there looking to outpace anyone,” McLeod admitted. “What I’m expecting is to go there and give her a solid car so that she can learn and develop her skills and try to get her closer to reaching her goals.”

Legge hopes to go full time at some point in NASCAR, though she isn’t shutting the door on running the Indy 500 again.

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DragChamp Top 10 List – 6/11/25 Edition

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Kevin Brannon wins 18 straight rounds at the Sean Serra Memorial race to lead the DragChamp Top 10 List, presented by Laris Motorsports Insurance

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1 – Kevin Brannon

KB was doing KB things at the Sean Serra Memorial race this past weekend. Kevin turned on 18 straight win lights to sweep the weekend winning $20,000 on Saturday and $31,390 on Sunday! His unbelievable run over the weekend also earned him the MVP title.

2 – Spencer Lacy

Spencer Lacy enjoyed a big weekend at Norwalk which included two wins, a runner-up, and a semifinal finish. Lacy won the Box Gamblers race on Friday while also posting a semifinal finish in No Box. He added a runner-up in Super Pro on Saturday and finished the weekend with a victory in the Pro class.

3 – Mason Fix

Mason Fix sits in the #3 spot this week after an impressive weekend at the Line Up Triple 10K’s. His weekend included a Gambler runner-up, two No Box wins, and a Main Event runner-up and semi.

4 – Devin O’Brien

Devin O’Brien makes a Top 10 appearance after winning the Ultimate 64 Shootout main event.

5 – T.G. Paschal

T.G Paschal earned a Top 5 spot after cashing for $20,000 Friday night at the Sean Serra Memorial race.

6 – Darian Boesch

Darian Boesch makes another Top 10 appearance after driving to two final round appearances in Bristol. Running the rain-delayed Gatornationals, Darian made 11 rounds between his Top Dragster and Top Sportsman Camaro to find himself in both finals. While he came up short in the Top Dragster final, he still has another shot at a Wally when the Top Sportsman final is completed at a future event.

7 – Scott Dugdale

Scott Dugdale doubled up in the Stock/Super Stock Combo class winning 10 straight rounds at Brainerd International Raceway.

8 – Charlie Lockhart

Charlie Lockhart lands in the #8 spot after making three final round appearances in the last two weeks. A week ago Charlie won No Box and was runner-up to his brother Wesley in Super Pro at Gleason. This past weekend, Charlie won the No Box class at Beacon to lock in a Top 10 spot.

9 – Michael Pliska

Michael Pliska took home a $5,000 victory and the weekend MVP award at the Woodburn Dragway Summer Showdown. Pliska won the most rounds at the event while also posting the most dead-on laps. As a matter of fact, Pliska used the same 5.70 dial-in all three days of the event!

10 – Pat Debottis

Pat Debottis had a great day on Saturday at the Rockin Super Shootout at Mid Michigan. He made his way to both the Super Gas and Super Comp finals taking the win in Super Gas and a runner-up in Super Comp.

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No.6 Porsche disqualified from Le Mans qualifying for weight infraction

The No. 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 has been disqualified from Wednesday evening’s Le Mans 24 Hours Qualifying session for failing to meet the minimum weight in post-qualifying technical inspection. As a consequence, defending FIA World Hypercar Endurance Champions Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor, and co-driver Matt Campbell, will start from the rear of the […]

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As a consequence, defending FIA World Hypercar Endurance Champions Kevin Estre and Laurens Vanthoor, and co-driver Matt Campbell, will start from the rear of the Hypercar class grid on Saturday. Vanthoor is one of three Porsche Penske drivers attempting to win all three legs of the Triple Crown of Endurance Racing in the same year.

The Stewards’ decision reads: “After having examined the Technical Delegate report, the Stewards considered the minimum car weight did not comply with the relevant regulations.

“During the hearing, the Team Manager confirmed and accepted the procedure of the scrutineering and the measurements. Consequently, the Stewards decided to impose the disqualification of car 6 from the qualifying session. The car 6 will start at the back of the grid of his category according to the Article 10.2.2 of 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans supplementary regulations.

It also states: “As a result, the Stewards decided that the competitors classified behind car 6 at the end of the qualifying session will be moved up in the classification in accordance with article 12.19 of FIA Sporting Code.”

This confirms that the No. 009 Aston Martin THOR Team Valkyrie, which had originally finished 16th in first Qualifying after being bumped outside the top 15 at the checkered flag, will move back into the top 15 and participate in Hyperpole 1.

With the addition of one Aston Martin, seven of the eight Hypercar manufacturers will have at least one car in the first Hyperpole session which begins at 9:05 PM CET.

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