Qualifying 24 Hours of Daytona

In the GTP class, Cadillac has demonstrated its supremacy. Pipo Derani, driving the AXR V-Series.R #31, has completed a spectacular lap, registering a time of 1'32"656, which not only surpasses the reference time of the tests but also last year's Pole. Just behind him, Sébastien Bourdais, in the CRG #01 Cadillac, closely follows, marking a time only 0.071 seconds slower than Derani.

Felipe Nasr, in the #7 Porsche of Team Penske, and Connor De Phillippi in the #25 BMW of Team RLL, complete the top places, showing that competition in this class will be tough. The Acuras, although further behind, should not be underestimated, as anything can happen in a race of this magnitude.

In LMP2, Ben Keating has once again shown why he is one of the most respected drivers in his category. At 52, he continues to defy expectations, taking the #2 Oreca of United Autosports to pole position. Nick Boulle and George Kurtz also showed impressive performance, but were unable to surpass Keating.

In the GTD PRO category, Sébastien Priaulx has led the AO Racing Porsche-Rexy to the front with a masterful performance, closely followed by Jack Hawksworth in the Lexus. The Corvette, Lamborghini, and Ferrari also demonstrated their strength, but the Porsche took all the applause on this occasion.

This start of the season in Daytona is not just a race; it's a statement of intent from the teams and drivers, a promise of a season full of adrenaline, smart strategies, and competition at the highest level. Fans can expect a season where every lap, every pit strategy, and every decision on the track will count in the fight for the championship.