P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Why Porsche doesn’t expect another WEC domination at Imola
Porsche showed dominance at the World Endurance Championship season-opener in Qatar with their 963 LMDh leading most laps and securing all podium spots. However, they anticipate a tougher challenge at the upcoming Hypercar race in Imola this weekend. Team manager Jonathan Diuguid expects a return to a normal order with Toyota and Ferrari competing for the win alongside Porsche. The unique characteristics of the Losail International Circuit played to Porsche’s advantage in Qatar, with their cars showing top performance throughout. The smooth track surface led to tire warm-up challenges causing graining issues for the Hypercar field. Porsche Penske Motorsport made adjustments after encountering graining during testing, ensuring optimal performance in future races.
