Alex Lynn (Cadillac) aims for another victory in Austin: "Our car is well suited to this track"

For the first time since the beginning of his commitment in WECCadillac was finally able to boast a victory at the 6 Hours of São Paulo. In addition to seeing the No. 12 crew of Will Stevens, Norman Nato, and Alex Lynn win, the American brand completed a historic one-two finish, seeing the No. 38 Hypercar of Earl Bamber, Jenson Button, and Sébastien Bourdais to finish second. It is in this context that the American team approaches Lone Star Le Mans, next week.

“It was a great moment for all of us, really a great moment for the program for many reasons, Alex Lynn rejoiced this week before starting the next eventWe've been racing in the WEC for a while now and this was the first time we've achieved a really big result. So many times we've been close, so many times we've been fast. But this time we finally showed what we can do. And with a one-two finish to boot. I think that made it even sweeter, to be able to turn the page and focus now on what we know we can achieve as a team."

Confident about the arrival of this first victory, Alex Lynn seemed, even before the start of the race in Brazil, already confident after the pole position obtained in particular at Le Mans in June. "I think within the team we were never worried. When you drive the car, you know its potential, you know what it can do, he explained. It was more frustration that we hadn't shown everyone what we were capable of yet. But there was never any doubt that it would happen one day. It was just a matter of when, not if. Winning in the WEC is extremely difficult. To do it again will require the same level of effort. But that's why we love this sport and why we get up early in the morning for it.

Cadillac still dominant on its home turf?

Although the victory at the 6 Hours of São Paulo marked a great moment in the history of Cadillac in the World ChampionshipEndurance, another success in Austin would represent a total accomplishment for the American firm at this stage of its program. “It’s a unique circuit, with a lot of challenges. Our strengths are in high-downforce corners and hard braking, and COTA has plenty of those, developed the British pilotThe difficult part is the bumps and slow sections. Any car that generates a lot of downforce or mechanical grip has an advantage there. I'm confident our car is well suited to this track."

Quick to describe why Cadillac could stand out at this edition of Lone Star Le Mans, Alex Lynn appears ambitious. In many ways, the task promises to be a difficult one for the drivers, but it also reveals the intrinsic level of each driver. “I love this circuit. The city is great, and the layout is a real challenge: hot, physical, bumpy, fast. It’s a circuit where the driver can really make the difference.” he commented with a hint of impatience.

"The car handles the heat. It's more the drivers who suffer in the cockpit. When the car is better overall, the tire degradation is too. We found the right balance. When the car is well set up, the tires follow." Clearly able to get the most out of his Hypercar, Alex Lynn seemed to highlight the many improvements made by the American manufacturer since the start of this season. After a notable pole position at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and a historic victory in São Paulo, Cadillac's rise may not end there.

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