KC Motorgroup Ltd (KCMG) successfully completed the Le Mans 24 Hours official Test Day last Sunday (June 1) with its #47 Oreca 03-R finishing as the fifth fastest LMP2 runner in both sessions. The eight-hour test – split into two four-hour periods – provided the Chinese squad with its first opportunity to assess their upgraded machine’s technical capabilities on the Circuit de la Sarthe’s complex 13.629km configuration.
Alongside executing test programmes and simulations for actual race conditions on La Sarthe’s unique track, the team’s other objective was to ensure Le Mans rookie Bradley completed his mandatory 10 laps. The 22-year-old Briton ran the required number during the first session, meaning he will make his Le Mans race debut on June 14/15. Howson logged a total of 12 laps, while Swiss team-mate Imperatori placed the blue-and-white #47 LMP2 fifth in class after setting a best time of 3m41.721secs during his final lap of the morning.
“Overall, it was a very productive test and my main objective to deliver the mandatory 10 laps to qualify for the race was completed smoothly" said British driver, RIchard Bradley. " I also managed to clock a good number more laps on this amazing track while setting competitive lap times. Red flags disrupted our schedule slightly, meaning we weren’t able to run new tyres, but apart from that it was a great start for the team on a very special circuit.”
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