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I don't like comparing lap times from year to year. Hell, even lap times in the morning vs. afternoon on the same day are pretty off. Things point to this year being more advantageous, though.
To me the biggest indicator of problems is that the LP570-4 was significantly faster than the ZR1 on the long straight despite giving up a decent amount of power/weight (15%). That simply shouldn't happen, especially with the Lambo's massive wing and frontal area on par with a small bus. On top of that, the ZR1 came out of the corner before the straight 1.5mph quicker. To me, a faster car with less drag losing 4mph to the slower car says either one driver was stepping on the brakes earlier/more immediately (which says significant things about driver abilities) or that the conditions were significantly better this year.
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