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Four-time World Endurance Championship champion and four-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Sebastien Buemi is ready for his 14th trip to the iconic venue with Toyota, where Ferrari are most people’s favourite for victory.
Toyota Gazoo and former Formula 1 driver Sebastien Buemi issued a warning to Ferrari, anticipating a tough battle at the upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours race. Despite Ferrari’s strong performance in the World Endurance Championship, the Le Mans BoP rules have leveled the playing field for various manufacturers in the Hypercar class. The #8 Toyota, led by Buemi, demonstrated competitive pace during the opening test day at Circuit de la Sarthe, setting a positive tone for the forthcoming official practice and qualifying sessions. Buemi expressed confidence in Toyota’s ability to challenge Ferrari, citing the unique BoP regulations at Le Mans that could influence performance outcomes significantly. The anticipation is high for an exciting and closely contested race weekend.
