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Mike Conway is hopeful Toyota’s performance and pace at Le Mans will be better compared to the previous rounds in the FIA World Endurance Championship this year, he told Motorsport Week. “Yeah, I think when we saw the list come out last week, it makes us a bit more optimistic’ he said. “That’s kind of […]
Mike Conway expressed optimism about Toyota’s performance at Le Mans, especially after seeing the Balance of Performance list, which determines each team’s weight and power for the race.
He acknowledged that there are still areas for improvement, but believes Toyota can compete with Ferrari and Porsche, who have similar power-to-weight ratios.
Conway highlighted Porsche’s impressive top speed, Ferrari’s consistency, and Cadillac’s strength in high-speed corners as key competition factors.
In practice sessions, Porsche showcased the fastest top speed while Cadillac excelled in sector 3, corroborating Conway’s observations.
As Conway focuses on race strategy and tire management, he noted the challenges of maximizing tire performance over multiple stints during the race, especially with the new rules regarding tire usage at Le Mans.
