Sean Gelael, Marino Sato, and Darren Leung from United Autosports showed significant improvement during the qualifying simulation at Interlagos compared to their previous performances in Spa-Francorchamps and Le Mans. The trio, driving McLaren 720S GT3, seemed more likely to break into the top five than they did in LMGT3 class in the previous races. Gelael set a lap time of 1:35.423, an improvement from his previous time of 1:36.646 at Interlagos. Sato also showed progress with a lap time of 1:35.628, faster than his previous best at the circuit.
Leung’s performance was even better during the FP2 simulation, clocking a lap time of 1:35.278, an improvement from his Hyperpole time in 2024. This performance could potentially make him a key player in advancing the team to the Hyperpole round. Overall, United Autosports 95 finished P9 in FP1 and P6 in FP2, with Sato’s time placing the car at P9 in FP1 and Leung’s time securing P6 in FP2.
In the LMGT3 class, Akkodis ASP Team 87 topped the FP1 with a time of 1:35.010 by driver Jose Maria Lopez, while Racing Spirit of Leman 10 claimed the first position in FP2 with a time of 1:34.493. United Autosports expressed satisfaction with their team dynamics on social media, which is reflected in their performance on the track. Another United Autosports car, number 59, finished P4 in FP2. The team remains focused on their main goal of bringing back valuable points with their two cars.
The 6 Hours of Sao Paulo race can be watched live via livestreaming on the KUY Entertainment YouTube channel and www.gelaelized.com on Sunday (July 13) starting at 9:30 PM WIB.
