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A Porsche has set the fastest lap time on the first day of practice for round two of the FIA WEC in Spa-Francorchamps. For the first time the two 919 Hybrids have run with the aerodynamic package which is designed for the Le Mans 24 Hours.
The 919 Hybrid crossed the finish line in second place – right behind the Audi R18. This car was disqualified retroactively by the FIA. Audi wanted to file an appeal but has now chosen not to.
The two Porsche 919 Hybrids will start third and fourth on the grid for the opening round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) at Silverstone on Sunday.
The Porsche Team with its two 919 Hybrid cars has set the fastest lap times on the first day of free practice for the opening round of the FIA WEC in Silverstone, and were also faster than the times from these sessions in 2015.
