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Aston Martin dominate Nürburgring qualifying

Le Mans Series returnees Aston Martin made the biggest impression possible by locking out the first three positions on the grid in Germany on Saturday. Following a claiming of the top spot in Friday's practice at the Nürburgring, the British cars will be aiming to claim all three podium spots on Sunday.

"I chose to spend half of the session in the pits and waited for a clear lap," explained Aston's Stefan Mücke. "The car is good and the time could have been better without the yellow flag. It is great to have two Aston Martin Racing cars on the front row. We will try to do our best tomorrow, but it is true that we are in a good position for the race and that we score one point for the pole."

Lola-Aston Martin fully ruled the qualifying session as Marcel Fässler set the third time at the wheel of the Speedy Racing Team Sebah's car. The Swiss team already showed a strong performance in the first free practice session dealing with a very tricky track because of heavy rain and would like to get rid of the bad luck that descends upon it from the beginning of the season.

Olivier Pla chalked up the best time in the LMP2 class very early in the session. Quifel-ASM Team ruled most of the free practice sessions like at Portimao. The Portuguese team is currently leading the class after its clear victory for its home race and will try to repeat its success and defend its standing.

From second place, four cars are within four tenths of a second. G.A.C. Racing would like to continue to forge ahead after its first podium of the year in Portugal, and Speedy Racing Team Sebah still can clinch the title at the end of the season and needs a good result to keep its chances alive. With so many teams able to win, the race should be very tough tomorrow.

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