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Cadillac driver Alex Lynn is feeling optimistic about his team’s chances of securing a podium finish at the upcoming World Endurance Championship (WEC) event at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The Briton, who shares the #2 Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh car with Earl Bamber, believes their long-run pace matches that of the leading Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercars, putting them in contention for a strong result.

In a candid interview, Alpine F1 advisor Flavio Briatore has voiced his assessment of the team’s recent struggles, attributing their downfall to poor management decisions in the past. Briatore has quickly moved to overhaul the top position at the squad, bringing in the 36-year-old Oliver Oakes as the new team principal before the summer break, believing his youthful enthusiasm and ambition are precisely what Alpine needs to turn the tide.

In the world of motorsports, the ongoing tussle between drivers seeking flexibility and teams craving long-term commitments has come to the forefront, particularly in the Dakar Rally scene. With only a handful of seats available at the lower-end outfits, the conflict is intensifying as drivers like Carlos Sainz, Esteban Ocon, and Valtteri Bottas vie for the open positions.