FIA WEC – Qualifying: Kobayashi Takes Pole at Fuji for Toyota at WEC race

Kamui Kobayashi in No.7 Toyota Gazoo Racing GR010 Hybrid Hypercar takes pole position for tomorrow’s WEC 6 Hours of Fuji, round six of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Rain shower arrives with six minutes of session remaining denying any attack on the Toyotas who locked out the front row. Porsche Penske secure best ever third and fourth for the Porsche 963 Hypercar with Kevin Estre and Frederic Makowiecki on qualifying duties. Cadillac Racing start fifth as Alex Lynn sets a best lap of 1m28.770s.

No.22 United Autosports Oreca-Gibson takes pole in LMP2 as Phil Hanson backs up his ELMS pole at Aragon last month with another in Fuji.

Crowned champion Ben Keating takes his third pole position of the 2023 season in LMGTE Am as he sets a 1m38.338s lap in damp but drying session.

Tomorrow’s race will commence at 11h00