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TF Sport’s Charlie Eastwood described a “frustrating” FIA World Endurance Championship round at Fuji after falling away from an anticipated podium finish due to contact with an Alpine. After narrowly missing out on their second pole position this season, by just 0.082 seconds, the #81 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R squad missed out on a likely podium […]
Despite narrowly missing their second pole position this season by just 0.082 seconds, the #81 Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R squad was unable to secure a podium by the end of the 6 Hours of Fuji. As the race entered its final hour, the top-three cars in the LMGT3 class were separated by just one second. Northern Irishman Charlie Eastwood was on the verge of a potential podium finish before a Hypercar collision at Turn 16 ruined their chances. Eastwood, reflecting on the race, expressed disappointment at the missed opportunity but acknowledged the team’s relentless effort in climbing from P11 to P4. Despite the setback, Eastwood emphasized the need to focus on the positives and the impressive performance of the Z06 GT3.R as they aim to end the season on a high note in Bahrain.
