Driven by the Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi, the number 7 Toyota GR010 that he shares with José María López from Córdoba and the British Mike Conway closed a triumphant Wednesday at the Sebring circuit, where the Endurance World Championship season will open on Friday.
Kobayashi set a net of 1m46s954/1000 which allowed him to pass his teammates Sebastien Buemi-Bertrand Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa, in the number 8 Toyota. The latter had dominated the initial session with a net of 1m47s649/1000, which was later improved by 695/1000. Third place was held by Miguel Molina (Ferrari 399) at 1s167/1000, beating Earl Bamber (Cadillac) at 1s311/1000, James Calado (Ferrari 399) at 1s652/1000 and Romain Dumas (Glickenhaus) at 2s746/1000 .
Thursday will be the moment of the third general rehearsal from 12:55 (Argentine time) and then the qualifying test will take place from 20:30. The race will be held on Friday from 2:00 p.m. on 268 laps at the Florida stage in the United States.
The Argentines Esteban Guerrieri (Vanwall), Federico Varrone (Chevrolet Corvette) and Luis Pérez Companc (Ferrari 388) will also compete.
