LCR

Cooler conditions marked the qualifying session at Le Mans race track today with premier class riders setting their fastest lap on soft tyres in readiness for the tomorrow’s 28-lap race. LCR rider Stefan Bradl occupies the 13th place on the grid (1’35.862) after a crash on turn five.

German rookie started the weekend missing some front feeling from his RC213V on corner entry but was able to make some set up changes showing good pace in the 60-minute afternoon session. Bradl hit the ground hard half way through the session but he was capable to rejoin the session unharmed.

Stefan: “Saturday in Le Mans is a day to forget asap. This morning it wasn’t so bad because we were using a different strategy than other guys. Honestly the cooler conditions caused me some problems because it took me a long time to feel the bike on new tyres. In general at the beginning of the qualifying session it was quite dangerous not really wet and not really dry but I felt pretty good. We were the first to go out on slick tyres because we expected some rain through the session so it was the right decision from our side. Unfortunately I was attacking too much and had a big crash but I am okay. I am still looking forward for tomorrow because I think we are still able to perform well.”