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Toyota expects another "difficult" WEC race in Imola if car weight remains same
The Japanese manufacturer is concerned about their performance in the Qatar season-opener and their struggles at the Losail International Circuit, where their cars finished sixth and ninth. Despite a front-row starting position, Toyota lacked the pace to compete with the winning Porsche Penske. The team’s technical director expressed disappointment over their performance and the added weight they received for the new WEC season. Toyota faced challenges due to the unique track layout and added weight of their cars at the opening round. Moving forward to Imola in April, Toyota is cautious about how weight will impact their performance. The team continues to work on addressing tire graining issues that affected their cars in the race.
