For the second race of the weekend, the weather proved even more challenging than the day before. Following a stormy night, the rain set in and persisted, and by 6am grey skies and heavy downpours provided the backdrop for the weekend’s third practice session.
The teams and drivers looked haggard, as the gloomy weather was compounded by humid heat that took its toll on their bodies. The teams have, in fact, equipped themselves with small portable fans and ice to try to cool down not only the cars but also the drivers. At the garage doors, the drivers inspected the track surface, and at DS Penske, Maximilian Guenther has a lengthy discussion with his engineer before zipping up his racing suit and taking his place behind the wheel of his DS E-Tense FE25. Come rain or shine, the drivers have just 30 minutes to find the right set-up for wet conditions, and as soon as the pitlane lights turn green, the track fills up.
