P1racenews AI automatic summary:
WEC Imola: Toyota holds off Porsche to win rain-hit thriller
Mike Conway, Nyck de Vries, and Kamui Kobayashi secured a victory by 7.081s in their #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar, defeating the #6 Penske Porsche Motorsport 963 LMDh driven by Laurens Vanthoor, Andre Lotterer, and Kevin Estre. Both teams capitalized on a strategic switch to wet tires, while the leading Ferraris struggled with dry tires. Starting sixth, Conway made bold overtakes and gained positions during pit stops, eventually handing over to de Vries, who further advanced the team’s lead. Despite challenging weather conditions and safety car interventions, the Toyota drivers maintained a strong performance and secured a well-deserved win at the race.
