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Toyota says Ferrari held back by driver inconsistency at Fuji
After winning the 2023 manufacturers’ title, Toyota’s technical director Pascal Vasselon commented on Ferrari’s performance in the race, stating that they seemed to have a problem with the level of their drivers. He pointed out that Antonio Fuoco showed impressive pace in the Ferrari LMH, passing his teammate and securing a fourth-place finish. Vasselon emphasized that on most laps, Toyota’s lap times were within two tenths of Porsche, highlighting the competitive nature of the championship. Toyota driver/team principal Kamui Kobayashi echoed Vasselon’s remarks, stating that the key to the result at Fuji was the ability of drivers to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Vasselon also mentioned that Kobayashi and Ryo Hirakawa had an advantage at Fuji due to their extensive knowledge of the track from racing there twice this season.
Source: Motorsport.com
