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Originally Posted by TF110
Toyota is running their 2012 cars. But they were over a second faster than Audi last season.
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Over a second faster
You must have looked at different data than the timing information that is available on
http://fiawec.alkamelsystems.com/
The median lap time was:
- #1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro: 1:47.496
- #2 Audi R18 ultra: 1:47.745
- #7 Toyota TS030: 1:47.185
The average of the 40 fastest lap times was:
- #1 Audi R18 e-tron quattro: 1:46.627
- #2 Audi R18 ultra: 1:46.630
- #7 Toyota TS030: 1:46.048
Quote:
Originally Posted by TF110
If Audi's 2013 car is a second faster than last year it may be close but Toyota hasn't sat still so I think they'll be faster just like last year. The main thing is race pace and fuel efficiency. Thats what won Audi the race last season, but we saw the improvement on Toyota's part in Brazil there.
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Yes, Toyota improved their pitstops. In Silverstone they lost 5-6 sec to Audi just refueling the car. However, the fuel consumption of Toyota will still be worse and hence in normal conditions Toyota will have to do an additional fuel stop at the end of the race.