Porsche and Toyota believe Ferrari "out of reach" for WEC Imola race
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The two manufacturers that will line up behind the Ferrari top-three block-out on the grid believe the Italian marque will maintain its qualifying advantage in the six-hour race. “We are trying to be optimistic but, on pure pace, we are not there with Ferrari,” said Porsche driver Kevin Estre, who took fourth position aboard the #6 963 LMDh in Saturday’s Hyperpole qualifying session. “Of course, it’s a long race and there is strategy to come into play and the chance of contact, but to race with...

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