Iron Lynx faced difficulties during their debut race with new Mercedes-AMG machinery at the Qatar 1812 km, primarily using the event for testing purposes. Both cars encountered technical issues leading to their retirements. Team officials remain optimistic about improvements for future races, particularly at their home event in Imola.
Iron Lynx utilized the Qatar 1812 km race, the season-opener for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, to evaluate their new Mercedes-AMG machinery. The team had a challenging debut with their two new Mercedes-AMG LMGT3s, primarily using the 10-hour race as a testing session. This event marked Mercedes’ debut in the FIA WEC, showcasing their new torque sensors which had been previously introduced to customer teams during the IMSA 24 Hours of Daytona.
During the race, Christian Reid faced difficulties when he lost control of the 61 Mercedes-AMG, resulting in the car getting trapped in a gravel enclosure. Consequently, the car retired from the race, similar to the 60 Mercedes, which too required extensive repairs lasting three hours. Andrea Piccini, team principal and CEO of Iron Lynx, remarked on the challenges they faced but noted the overall learning experience was valuable for future races.
Maxime Martin, a co-driver for the 61, commented on the significance of the event as both the season opener and a debut for Mercedes-AMG in the FIA WEC. Despite the difficulties and the technical issue that led to the retirement of their vehicle, he expressed optimism about the upcoming races, particularly looking forward to performing better at Imola.
The 6 Hours of Imola, scheduled for April 20, is especially significant for Iron Lynx as it serves as a home race due to their base in Cesena. Following the retirements of the 61 and the 60 due to failing to meet the minimum required distance, Iron Lynx aims for improved performance in the ensuing events, looking to build on the knowledge gained from their first outing with Mercedes-AMG.
In summary, Iron Lynx’s inaugural race with Mercedes-AMG at the Qatar 1812 km highlighted both the challenges and learning opportunities associated with new machinery. Despite facing technical setbacks resulting in retirements, the team expressed optimism for future races. The upcoming 6 Hours of Imola presents a chance to implement improvements and capitalize on the experiences gained from this testing event.
Original Source: www.motorsportweek.com
