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The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship got off to an unofficial start with last weekend’s Prologue test in Qatar, with returning and new teams looking to build on the promise shown by the …
The 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship began with last weekend’s Prologue test in Qatar, showcasing both returning and new teams eager to capitalize on the success of the new Hypercar formula introduced last season. This year, the premier class of the WEC appears stronger than ever with multiple new manufacturers and a full-season grid of 19 cars. For new teams, the challenge lies in breaking into the top tier of competitors established last season, which won’t be easy given the high level of competition in the top class. Toyota Gazoo Racing, the reigning Hypercar world champion, returns with the GR010 HYBRID for its fourth season, albeit with minor tweaks and refinements as the team focuses on reliability improvements over performance upgrades. The big question looming over Toyota is whether competitors, particularly Ferrari, have closed the gap substantially, making it uncertain whether Toyota can replicate its dominant performance from the previous season.
