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Heavy Toyota car "struggling a lot" with tyre woes in WEC Prologue
Following the Prologue test for the Qatar WEC season-opener, Kobayashi expressed frustration due to Toyota’s struggle with graining of its Michelin tyres on the Losail International Circuit’s smooth surface. He acknowledged the team’s difficulties in tyre management and performance, with the weight of the GR010 being a significant factor in the graining problem. Despite their challenges, Toyota, the reigning WEC champions, are approaching the Qatar event with modest expectations rather than grand ambitions. The new BoP system for 2024, which allows for more flexibility in adjustments, has not been fully explained by WEC organisers, but Toyota is not currently calling for any BoP changes before the race begins. The team and technical director David Floury are focused on making the best of the situation and adapting to the unique challenges presented by the Losail circuit’s surface.
