Month: June 2025

Taking a Stand: Toyota Redefines Fairness in Le Mans Racing with Bold Statement

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Toyota Gazoo Racing technical director David Floury criticized the FIA’s Balance of Performance for the Le Mans 24 Hours, expressing disappointment in Toyota’s performance at the race compared to Ferrari’s dominance. Floury acknowledged that Toyota didn’t achieve their goal of winning the event, citing the predictability of the outcome every year. Despite a strong race from the #8 car, technical issues and lack of performance hindered Toyota’s competitiveness, frustrating Floury. The team faced challenges with tire strategy and top speed compared to their competitors, resulting in a fifth and 15th…

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Revving Up the Race Equality Debate: Toyota Takes a Stand Against BoP Inequality at Le Mans 24 Hours

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Toyota Gazoo Racing’s technical director David Floury criticized the FIA’s Balance of Performance for the Le Mans 24 Hours race, expressing disappointment at their fifth and 15th place finishes compared to Ferrari’s dominance. Floury acknowledged the team’s failure to achieve their goal of winning and noted that the favorite for victory was accurately predicted, indicating a lack of surprise in the outcome. Despite leading the race briefly with the #8 car, technical issues hindered their performance, and Floury sarcastically described their race as being in a lower class with no…

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