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Porsche and Toyota believe Ferrari "out of reach" for WEC Imola race
Two manufacturers expect Ferrari to maintain its qualifying advantage in the upcoming six-hour race at Imola, lining up behind the Italian marque’s top-three block-out on the grid. Porsche driver Kevin Estre admitted they are not on par with Ferrari in terms of pace, making it challenging to race and overtake them. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe’s technical director, David Floury, expressed a lack of hope for their team’s performance, expecting Ferrari to dominate the top three positions followed by Porsche and then themselves. The best-placed Toyota driver, Kamui Kobayashi, ended up in sixth position, nearly a second behind the pole-winning Ferrari. Despite the difficulties, both teams aim to do their best in the race and aim for points. Estre acknowledged the improvements made by the Porsche team at Imola, a circuit that initially seemed challenging for them, remaining optimistic about their overall performance. The Imola 6 Hours, the second round of the 2024 WEC, is set to begin at 13:00 local time.
