P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Bamber: ‘Would’ve been too easy’ if new marques beat Toyota in 2023
In the 2023 season, Toyota proved its strength by winning six out of the seven races and securing both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles in the WEC, despite facing new competition from LMDh and LMH car makers. The only defeat Toyota suffered was at the Le Mans 24 Hours, where they narrowly lost to Ferrari due to a controversial Balance of Performance change. This season silenced any doubts about Toyota’s capabilities as some fans had previously attributed their success to a lack of competition. The success of Toyota can be attributed to their strong operation and the continuity of their team, drivers, and processes from their LMP1 days. Other manufacturers entering the Hypercar class, such as Porsche, face a challenge to catch up to Toyota’s level of performance and operation.
