LÉNA BÜHLER Shows Front-Running Speed Again Before Late Penalty Costs Podium

May 5, 2025

• LÉNA BÜHLER proved she belongs at the front in her debut sportscar season, topping both test sessions at Le Castellet and running competitively in third place during the race. The former F1 Academy vice-champion transitioned seamlessly from single-seaters to LMP3, setting personal bests in the 1:59s and matching the pace of seasoned competitors throughout her stint.
• The 23Events Racing duo of BÜHLER and Matteo Quintarelli have now shown front-running pace in both rounds, dominating the season opener before a Turn 1 incident and leading practice sessions again at Le Castellet. Their qualifying performance secured second on the grid, missing pole by just 0.012 seconds in a competitive 42-car field.
• A late drive-through penalty for pit lane speeding cost the team what looked like a certain podium finish, dropping them from third to ninth in the final classification. Despite the disappointment, BÜHLER’s pace throughout the weekend—including fastest times while the leaders struggled in traffic—proved this duo has the speed to challenge for wins when they get a clean race.

23events racing, le castellet, lmp3, michelin le mans cup