LÉNA BÜHLER’s Brilliant Recovery From P25 to P8 Thwarted by Contact at Le Mans

June 17, 2026

• LÉNA BÜHLER returned to Le Mans defending her 2025 historic outright Michelin Le Mans Cup victory—first female winner—but qualifying disaster left R-Ace GP starting P25 after losing a wheel.
• The F1 Academy inaugural vice-champion delivered a blistering opening stint, storming from last to eighth in four laps through strategic brilliance and overtaking prowess before brake issues emerged.
• Post-pitstop contact damaged the Duqueine’s rear deck, forcing two-lap repairs that destroyed podium hopes. Teammate Zack Scoular salvaged P13 after consistent recovery drive through attrition.
• Season plagued by mechanical misfortune: Paul Ricard rear wing failure ended podium challenge despite brilliant opening stint; Barcelona podium shows true pace exists with BÜHLER-Scoular pairing sitting P8 in standings.

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