Mercedes-AMG Motorsport and Iron Lynx Face Setbacks at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 entries encountered mechanical issues and accidents, with only one car finishing the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- 3
- 1
- 16th in class
What Happened
The 24 Hours of Le Mans proved challenging for Mercedes-AMG Motorsport and its customer team Iron Lynx, as three Mercedes-AMG LMGT3 cars faced a series of setbacks. The #61 car retired after 65 laps due to damage from an early spin, the #79 retired overnight after an oil leak caused by a kerb incident, and the #62 managed to finish 16th in class after pit delays caused by a defective fastening component.
- #61: Retired on lap 65 after early spin damage.
- #79: Retired during the night due to engine oil leak from kerb impact.
- #62: Finished 16th in class after overcoming pit delays.
“Following our tremendous success at the last 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, Le Mans unfortunately ended with an unsatisfactory result for us.”
Why this matters
The setback underscores the unpredictability of endurance racing and the importance of reliability for Mercedes-AMG's customer racing program.
Terms in This Story
- LMGT3
- A class of grand touring race cars based on production models, used in endurance racing.
- Hyperpole
- A qualifying session that determines the grid positions for the top cars in certain racing series.
- Silver Arrows
- The historic nickname for Mercedes-Benz race cars, referencing their silver color.
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