Pre-race
The Dunlop chicane was modified slightly in order to slow speeds again but also accommodate larger gravel traps as runoff area for the protection of motorcycle riders using the Bugatti Circuit. Frenchman Sebastien Enjolras lost his life in a pre-qualifying accident in his Welter Racing WR LM97-Peugeot.
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