P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Porsche did not have the pace in the dry to compete for the win in the 6 Hours of Imola,
French driver Estre expressed his team’s struggle with pace on full dry conditions, acknowledging that both Ferrari and Toyota were quicker. He highlighted their strong performance in tricky conditions and strategic decisions that led to a competitive outcome. Despite finishing second in the race behind Toyota’s Kobayashi, Estre revealed that Porsche made early pit stops to gain an energy advantage but ultimately fell short. Reflecting on the challenges of fuel saving and strategy on a damp track, Estre mentioned a five-second penalty for overtaking under safety car, which impacted the final outcome. Despite the missed opportunity for victory, Estre praised the competition’s performance and acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining a lead under such conditions.
