P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toyota and Ferrari have lost weight in the Balance of Performance ahead of the FIA World Endurance Championship season finale in Bahrain.
“Preceding the 8 Hours of Bahrain, the two Hypercar Manufacturers’ contenders received a slight Balance of Performance weight reduction. Both Toyota GR010 Hybrids will be racing with 5 kg less weight, bringing them down to 1065 kg. Toyota has also gained 6 kW of power (below 250 kph), setting them at 499 kW. Ferrari, on the other hand, lost 2 kg, weighing in at 1053 kg, but gained 10 kW of power, totaling 510 kW. Toyota still holds an advantage over Ferrari in power after 250 kph. Peugeot’s 9X8s gained 1 kg and 7 kW of power but lost their power advantage after 250 kph, placing them at -5.2%. Following their podium finish at the 6 Hours of Fuji, Alpine is closest to Peugeot in power gain after 250 kph at -4.3%. The Sakhir circuit will allow all eight Hypercar manufacturers to utilize high speeds in specific turns, including Turns 1, 4, and 14. The final round of the 2024 WEC season will occur on Saturday, November 2nd.”
