On the first official day of the 87^thedition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Inter Europol Competition team finished 27^thoverall, 18^thin LMP2 or 4^thLigier in the free practice session. There were no problems and the drivers were happy with the set-up of the #34 LMP2. In the night qualifying session the team finished 23^rdoverall, 15^thin class and again the 4^thLigier. Not a bad result for the first time at le Mans and only after two ELMS races with the LMP2.

James Winslow: “It was a good night session, we ticked the box and did our five mandatory laps in the dark. Every time I jump in the car there seemed to be a full course yellow or a slow zone. Good practice for the race though. I also did three laps in the light earlier and the car feels very very good. The team did a good job preparing the car. I am feeling much more confident in the car then a few weeks ago. Things are looking good for the race.”

Kuba Smiechowski: “The car was not so good for me as it was for James. I found it danced a lot. In the night it feels like a totally different track so I tried to adept to it slowly. I didn’t want to push too much in my first qualifying and to keep the car in one piece. More tomorrow.”

Nigel Moore: “I love driving in the dark. I am already looking forward doing three consecutive stints during the race in the night. The car feels good, but the seat needs a little work. On the whole a good day.”