[WEC] Toyota LMP1 Discussion

[Artur]

Originally Posted by TF110

Toyota could be running a harder tire compound. Last season they did that as it fit better with the demands on race day. China is a good example. Plus they are running the high downforce car, look at Audi's high downforce car's pace. Another thought was their setup. Are they running a setup expecting mixed conditions? There are a few things that could explain why theyre off pace if its not just down to the cars speed, which is the most logical conclusion.

Audi still uses last year's chassis, not just Toyota. And 1:57.3/1:57.5 is not 'barely' in the 57's from the #1.

They were running harder tires to the competition last year? Really? Audi was still double stinting while Toyota couldn't, iirc. Each team has tailored made tires. I never heard Michelin say which is softer/harder or whatever. Audi was still more consistent with the tires than Toyota, last year.

As for this quali, Audi had only one car on HD spec. Still, they were on Toyota's pace. With the #7 drivers, I bet the HD would be clearly faster than both Toyotas.

I'm betting #9 will still be faster on the race than both Toyotas. Let's wait and see