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Heavy Toyota car "struggling a lot" with tyre woes in WEC Prologue
Kamui Kobayashi expressed his frustration over Toyota’s struggles with graining tires during the Prologue test for the WEC season-opener in Qatar. The resurfaced smooth track at Losail International Circuit posed challenges for Toyota’s Michelin tires, leading to difficulties in managing tire wear. The weight of the Toyota GR010 HYBRID was identified as a key factor contributing to the graining issue. Despite their struggles, Toyota remains cautious with their expectations for the Qatar event, acknowledging the challenges posed by the unique track surface and weight distribution among Hypercar competitors. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe technical director David Floury emphasized the need to work with the current conditions rather than calling for Balance of Performance changes before the race. The upcoming free practice sessions will provide further insights into how Toyota will adapt to the demanding conditions in the race.
