05 CAMPBELL Matt (aus), CHRISTENSEN Michael (dnk), MAKOWIECKI Frédéric (fra), Porsche Penske Motorsport, Porsche 963 #05, Hypercar, FIA WEC, atmosphere during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024, fourth stage of the FIA World Endurance Championship of 2024, at the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, on June 11, 2024 in Le Mans, France – Photo Julien Delfosse / DPPI
Brendon Hartley of Toyota exclusively revealed that he sees Porsche as the main threat for this weekend’s iconic race, which is in its 92nd edition. Porsche’s hybrid machine 963 has won two out of three races in this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship, making it a strong competitor. Furthermore, Porsche impressed with a one-two finish during the Le Mans test session. However, Hartley believes that Toyota is among the rival manufacturers that can challenge Porsche in an exciting 24-hour spectacle.
Hartley expressed his thoughts on the upcoming race, stating: “It was a smooth test, we didn’t encounter any issues with the car. It’s difficult to determine the performance at this stage, as we were behind the Porsches. We don’t have information about their fuel and tire quantities, but it seems like we can be in the fight with them. They have been the strongest team throughout the year, but it looks like we have a chance.”
Hartley also mentioned that Ferrari and Cadillac are competitors in the race, with Cadillac even having the fastest car on the track in 2023 before facing issues. He predicts a fierce battle at the front, stating: “There’s a great chance we’ll witness a fight between multiple cars in the final hours, which would be amazing.”
ポルシェは、テストデーでハートリーが3番目に速いタイムを記録したことから、強力なパッケージを持っているように思えますが、彼は競争が激しいと考えています。彼は次のように説明しました。「[ポルシェ]はチャンピオンシップをリードし、テストデーで良いペースを見せ、6台の車を持っています。それが彼らを有力な候補にしていますが、私はトラック上にはより速い車がたくさんあると信じています。キャデラックは見過ごされていますが、競争力を持っていると自信を持っていますし、フェラーリも強力な競争相手です。私の意見では明確な有力候補はありません。私は激しい戦いになることを希望し、楽観的です。」
