P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toyota stuck in “second class” with Cadillac, Aston Martin at Le Mans
Toyota feels disappointed by its performance at the Le Mans 24 Hours race, believing it was stuck in a “second class” behind Ferrari and Porsche in terms of pace and competitiveness. The team faced challenges during qualifying, with one car failing to make it to Hypercar and the other starting 10th due to issues in the final session. Despite briefly leading the race with the No. 8 car, Toyota’s technical director admitted victory was never a realistic goal due to performance limitations. Mechanical issues, including a detached wheel and bodywork damage, further plagued the team during the endurance event. Toyota plans to analyze the problems and improve for future races after enduring their worst Le Mans finish since 2017.
