LÉNA BÜHLER Battles Through Gearbox Drama to Claim Dubai P4 After Puncture

February 5, 2026

• LÉNA BÜHLER’s transition from single-seaters to sportscars continues to impress as the 2023 F1 Academy Vice-Champion proved her mettle at Dubai Autodrome, battling through mechanical nightmares. After a gearbox failure ended Saturday’s race with just 100 minutes remaining, she came back swinging on Sunday, seizing the LMP3 lead during her stint before a puncture forced another recovery drive.
• The Swiss driver’s weekend showcased exactly why she’s become one of prototype racing’s most promising talents – when handed the wheel mid-race Sunday, she immediately went on the attack, overtaking rivals in wheel-to-wheel combat and building a commanding lead until tire troubles struck. Her ability to fight back from setbacks mirrors the resilience that carried her through FRECA and into her breakthrough sportscar season.
• While mechanical gremlins cost BÜHLER potential podium finishes, the R-Ace GP team’s fourth-place recovery speaks volumes about their collective determination. Teammates Shahan Sarkissian and Danial Frost played crucial supporting roles, with Frost’s final-stint charge from 36th overall back to fourth proving that this trio refuses to give up when racing gets tough.

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