Lamera Cup Estoril – L'Auto Leclerc: pole by 50

To celebrate the arrival of the Lamera Cup in Estoril, the weather forecast had the good idea of ​​settling on 'fair weather'. Azure blue skies over the Atlantic coast are worth noting. Even the wind is showing a slight edge. This is at least one element that shouldn't disrupt the first four-hour contest, which promises to be rather intense.

The championship leaders are at the forefront. This afternoon, the reigning champion's first car (L'Auto Leclerc) will start from pole, just 1 seconds ahead of the eighth car (CTF Continental Racing). This promises to be a great atmosphere at the first corner. A challenge to the laws of physics that should last four hours.

« What a pleasure to ride on such a track ", stressed Adrien Hareng this Saturday morning. " Compared to Jarama (the scene of the previous meeting, Editor's note), I find Estoril a little more technical. Unlike the Spanish circuit, the Portuguese track regularly welcomes motorcycles. Thus, the kerbs are less 'nasty'. On the other hand, you can very quickly find yourself in a gravel trap. I wouldn't be surprised if the race pace is regularly slowed by 'Code 60' (neutralization of the race at 60 km/h, Editor's note) because cars are immobilized in an escape zone. As for the asphalt, you have to approach it with caution. You have to be calm with the car, not rush it or you risk it sliding a lot. »

To think that all these cautionary words will be forgotten as soon as the pack of 23 cars is unleashed on the track. Especially for the 62nd car, which usually plays for victory.

« We will start from last place on the grid due to a faulty battery terminal. ", explains Wilfried Merafina, driver and promoter of the Cup. I'm going to start and from that moment on it will be 'maximum attack'. »

« So much the better ", smiles Jeoffrey Dorchy. " The victory will be all the more beautiful ».

That sounds promising.

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