# Van Thoor Claims Le Mans Pole After Aitken Penalty

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Podcast: [NASCAR News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nascar-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7512012)
Published: 2026-06-12T00:24:55+00:00
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Dries Vanthoor storms to pole position at Le Mans in BMW’s historic first overall qualifying win, after Jack Aitken’s Cadillac fastest lap was erased for jumping the pit lane queue — a costly mistake that handed Vanthoor the top spot. With the race’s toughest challenge ahead, teams know pole is just the beginning; endurance, consistency, and flawless execution over 24 grueling hours will decide the ultimate winner. Alpine and another Cadillac round out the top three, as Toyota misses the Hyperpole shootout — setting the stage for a battle of stamina, not just speed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1686411a6692c2db

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