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Tough loss for Toyota >>>>>>>>>

A defective connector on the air line between the turbocharger and the intercooler on the No. 5 Toyota TS050 was to blame for one of the most gut-wrenching losses in 24 Hours of Le Mans history, per a team statement. The technical defect caused a loss in turbocharger control.

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Many thanks for that update! I've been wondering about the root cause postmortem!
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