BMW Leads 6H of Sao Paulo at Halfway, Pole-sitting Cadillac Suffers Pit Stop Setback

Key Takeaways

• BMW’s No. 15 WRT BMW M Hybrid V8 leads at the halfway point of the 6H of Sao Paulo.
• The pole-sitting No. 12 Cadillac suffered a pit stop setback, losing the overall lead.
• The Alpine A424 led for much of the middle of the third hour on the secondary strategy.
• The No. 83 Ferrari holds the final provisional podium spot ahead of the No. 51 Ferrari Af Course 499P and the No. 38 Cadillac.
• In LMGT3, the No. 34 Racing Team Turkey BY TF Corvette leads over the No. 77 Proton Competition Ford Mustang and the pole-sitting No. 27 Heart of Racing Aston Martin EVO.

What Happened to the Pole-sitting Cadillac?

The pole-sitting No. 12 Cadillac hit its first setback in the second hour, when a wheel nut was stuck on during its third pit stop of the day, costing them time in the pits and the overall lead on the primary strategy.

This incident was not the only issue the Cadillac team faced, as Norman Nato was involved in a second incident where he flat spotted the tires on exit and spun into the No. 83 AF Course Ferrari.

How Did BMW Take the Lead?

Kevin Magnussen in the No. 15 WRT BMW M Hybrid V8 split the Cadillacs, taking second place from Earl Bamber in the No. 38 Cadillac V-Series.R through the first battle with traffic Sunday afternoon at Interlagos.

Magnussen and the No. 15 team are chasing their first win, while BMW sits one spot away from the catbird seat with their team in second behind Toyota in the WEC standings.

What’s the Current Standings in the WEC?

The majority of the points for BMW come from the No. 20 team’s win at Spa and podium in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

BMW is currently in second place in the WEC standings, behind Toyota.

What’s the Situation in LMGT3?

In LMGT3, the No. 34 Racing Team Turkey BY TF Corvette leads over the No. 77 Proton Competition Ford Mustang and the pole-sitting No. 27 Heart of Racing Aston Martin EVO.

What’s Next for the 6H of Sao Paulo?

The second half of the 6H of Sao Paulo will be crucial in determining the final standings, with the top teams battling for the win.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is currently leading the 6H of Sao Paulo?

The No. 15 WRT BMW M Hybrid V8 is currently leading the 6H of Sao Paulo.

Q: What happened to the pole-sitting Cadillac?

The pole-sitting No. 12 Cadillac suffered a pit stop setback, losing the overall lead due to a stuck wheel nut.

Q: Who is in second place in the WEC standings?

BMW is currently in second place in the WEC standings, behind Toyota.