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Toyota not “getting over excited” over WEC Imola triumph
David Floury, technical director at Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, emphasized that their victory at the Imola 6 Hours was due to strategic decisions and team execution, rather than outright speed. He acknowledged Ferrari’s faster pace but highlighted that Toyota won through effective strategy. Floury praised Kamui Kobayashi’s exceptional driving in challenging weather conditions that required fuel-saving measures and skillful racing against competitors. Ferrari’s tactical errors in tire choices further contributed to Toyota’s victory and highlighted the importance of flawless execution in endurance racing. Floury also raised concerns about the disparity in performance between the Toyota GR010 and Ferrari 499P, indicating that Balance of Performance measures may not have fully equalized competition in the Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship.
