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Toyota credits "Kamui effect" for pole gap in Fuji WEC qualifying
The technical director of Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, Pascal Vasselon, attributed Kamui Kobayashi’s advantage over his teammate Brendon Hartley in qualifying to his expertise and familiarity with the Fuji Speedway. Vasselon noted that drivers who are accustomed to the circuit tend to have an edge, and Kobayashi demonstrated his talent with a lap time that surprised even himself. Hartley, on the other hand, encountered balance issues during qualifying and was not entirely satisfied with the performance of his car. Vasselon acknowledged that the rainy conditions made qualifying a bit unpredictable and affected the pace of some of Toyota’s competitors, including Ferrari and Peugeot. Overall, Kobayashi’s exceptional performance was praised, while other drivers and teams faced challenges with their tyre preparation and set-up choices.
Source: Motorsport.com
