LÉNA BÜHLER’s Promising Spa Pace Undone by Penalties, Contact in MLMC LMP3

August 25, 2026

• LÉNA BÜHLER’s rookie LMP3 campaign showed promise with Barcelona podium and F1 Academy vice-champion pedigree, but Spa delivered 14th after contact with #99 More Motorsport and subsequent penalties derailed momentum.
• Swiss driver demonstrated competitive pace throughout Spa practice, running seventh during opening stint before Bus Stop chicane contact forced her off-circuit, triggering drive-through penalty that teammate Scoular later served.
• Chaotic race featured multiple safety cars and Full Course Yellow periods, preventing BÜHLER and R-Ace GP from capitalizing on strong qualifying pace that placed #86 Duqueine tenth in treacherous wet-dry conditions.
• R-Ace GP team sits 11th in standings with 15 points after four rounds, facing critical Silverstone recovery opportunity on September 12 following mechanical failures at Le Castellet and Road to Le Mans.

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