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Bahrain title showdown for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Toyota City, Japan, Oct 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to bring the curtain down on the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with another title-winning celebration in the 8 Hours of Bahrain.

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Toyota City, Japan, Oct 30, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to bring the curtain down on the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with another title-winning celebration in the 8 Hours of Bahrain.
A fifth straight drivers' title for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is not yet mathematically secure, with both Ferraris still challenging.
The #50 drivers are 36 points adrift while the #51 crew are 31 points behind with 39 still available in Bahrain.
"I am looking forward to racing again in Bahrain because I enjoy the circuit, as well as racing into the night and in hot conditions.

Japan awaits home heroes TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, September 4, 2023

TOKYO, Sept 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing defends its remarkable home record in the 6 Hours of Fuji this weekend in the penultimate race of the 2023 the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.

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TOKYO, Sept 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing defends its remarkable home record in the 6 Hours of Fuji this weekend in the penultimate race of the 2023 the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.
The historic racetrack, located 100km west of Tokyo, is very much a home race for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and the GR010 HYBRID, whose hybrid powertrain is designed, developed and built at the nearby Higashi-Fuji Technical Center,
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims for a fifth victory in 2023, which could secure the manufacturers' World Championship for a fifth consecutive season.
An exciting four-way battle for the drivers' World Championship between both TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Ferrari crews will go down to the wire in Bahrain on 4 November, regardless of the result in Japan.
Everyone knows how passionate the Japanese fans are; they make it an incredible experience for all the drivers, and particularly for us as TOYOTA GAZOO Racing drivers.

Historic Le Mans awaits TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Only two other manufacturers have won for six straight years at Le Mans; Ferrari from 1960 to 1965 and Porsche from 1981 to 1987.

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Only two other manufacturers have won for six straight years at Le Mans; Ferrari from 1960 to 1965 and Porsche from 1981 to 1987.
With double points on offer, the team can take a major step towards a fifth consecutive world title at Le Mans.
This puts us in a strong position but the first three races don't count for anything at Le Mans.
I know what to expect at Le Mans and how to prepare myself so I will be in even better shape this year.

Wynn Las Vegas Announces 2023 Concours Event

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

LAS VEGAS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are now on sale for Concours at Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), an annual automotive experience returning to the award-winning resort from Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 12. Debuting at Wynn in 2022, this year's Concours will feature two main events - a Saturday exhibition on the greens of Wynn Golf Club and the Tour d'Elegance, a motorcade down The Las Vegas Strip. The 2023 event has expanded to include four categories of vehicle display at Saturday's exhibition: Concours, Hypercar, Electric, and Concept and Culture.

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Tickets On Sale Now for Automobile Exhibition, Returning to Wynn Golf Club in November
LAS VEGAS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets are now on sale for Concours at Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN), an annual automotive experience returning to the award-winning resort from Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 12.
Debuting at Wynn in 2022, this year's Concours will feature two main events - a Saturday exhibition on the greens of Wynn Golf Club and the Tour d'Elegance, a motorcade down The Las Vegas Strip.
The 2023 event has expanded to include four categories of vehicle display at Saturday's exhibition: Concours, Hypercar, Electric, and Concept and Culture.
"We look forward to building on last year's inaugural event, and creating even more differentiated experiences for our guests," said Steve Weitman, President of Wynn Las Vegas.

Portimao victory for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Monday, April 17, 2023

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Toyota City, Japan, Apr 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing maintained its winning start to the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with victory in a dramatic 6 Hours of Portimao.

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Toyota City, Japan, Apr 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing maintained its winning start to the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) with victory in a dramatic 6 Hours of Portimao.
However, there were contrasting emotions for Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez in the #7 GR010 HYBRID.
A fourth consecutive Hypercar win means TOYOTA GAZOO Racing extends its World Championship advantage to 18 points over Ferrari with five rounds remaining.
Sebastien, Brendon and Ryo move to the top of the drivers' standings and hold an 11-point lead over the #50 Ferrari crew.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing secures Sebring one-two

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Monday, March 20, 2023

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Toyota City, Japan, Mar 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing dominated the opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) to earn a one-two victory in the 1000 Miles of Sebring in the face of strong Hypercar competition.

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Toyota City, Japan, Mar 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing dominated the opening round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) to earn a one-two victory in the 1000 Miles of Sebring in the face of strong Hypercar competition.
After a tense race-long battle at the front, World Champions and 2022 Le Mans winners Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa completed a perfect result for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing by finishing second in the #8 GR010 HYBRID, just 2.168secs behind.
Relentless consistency, flawless team operations and strong tyre management combined as TOYOTA GAZOO Racing overcame the challenge of new Hypercar rivals from Cadillac, Ferrari and Porsche to lap all competitors twice and earn the team's 40th WEC victory.
As the sun set on Sebring, Mike ticked off the remaining laps without taking risks and Brendon reduced the gap steadily.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing set for Sebring showdown

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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Toyota City, Japan, Mar 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing begins its defence of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles, and an exciting new era of Hypercar competition, with a much-anticipated trip to Florida for the 1000 Miles of Sebring on 17 March.

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Toyota City, Japan, Mar 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing begins its defence of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles, and an exciting new era of Hypercar competition, with a much-anticipated trip to Florida for the 1000 Miles of Sebring on 17 March.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing enters the 2023 season, its 11th in WEC, on an unprecedented run of success, having earned five consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victories and four straight World Championship doubles.
But a 1000-mile race over eight hours at Sebring presents a unique challenge to drivers and cars.
When the race begins at midday local time on Friday, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will begin its fight for a second Sebring victory, having triumphed there in 2019.

Hertz and Tom Brady's Namesake BRADY™ brand Supercharge New Motorsport Team

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Team JOTA, the new Hypercar motor racing team sponsored by Hertz and Singer Group, today announced Tom Brady's BRADY™ as its Official Apparel Partner and unveiled the Porsche 963 LMDh race car's new Hertz Racing Gold livery.

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NEW YORK, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Team JOTA, the new Hypercar motor racing team sponsored by Hertz and Singer Group, today announced Tom Brady's BRADY™ as its Official Apparel Partner and unveiled the Porsche 963 LMDh race car's new Hertz Racing Gold livery.
The team brings together the pedigree of one of the most experienced sports car teams of recent times in JOTA and a collective of global partners including title sponsor Hertz, California luxury brand Singer Group and now Tom Brady's next-generation apparel brand BRADY™.
Dieter Gass is Team Principal, and Portugal's António Félix da Costa, Britain's Will Stevens and China's Yifei Ye will drive Hertz Team JOTA's 'Mighty 38' Porsche 963.
California-based luxury brand Singer Group is also a partner to the team alongside lifestyle apparel clothing company, BRADY™.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing ready for 2023 with revised GR010 HYBRID

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Friday, February 24, 2023

The most visible changes on the 2023 evolution GR010 HYBRID concern the bodywork.

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The most visible changes on the 2023 evolution GR010 HYBRID concern the bodywork.
Once again, the GR010 HYBRID benefits from the technical expertise of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's long-term partners, who continue to contribute significantly to its success.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is unique on the 2023 grid thanks to a driver line-up exclusively consisting of proven Le Mans winners and WEC champions.
So, just like last year, we have introduced some evolutions to our GR010 HYBRID for the 2023 season.

VistaJet and Ferrari expand long-standing partnership

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

VistaJet proudly celebrates its fifth year as Scuderia Ferrari’s partner for the 2023 Formula 1 season;

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VistaJet proudly celebrates its fifth year as Scuderia Ferrari’s partner for the 2023 Formula 1 season;
As Ferrari returns to the World Endurance Championship after 50 years, VistaJet unveils a new partnership with Ferrari in its Hypercar Programme;
All Ferrari drivers participating in international GT races continue to enjoy access to a Vista Members’ fleet of over 360 aircraft.
Ahead of the first Grand Prix race in Bahrain the first weekend of March, VistaJet celebrates a fifth year as Scuderia Ferrari’s partner.
In a sport where speed and endurance are fundamental, VistaJet is delighted to support esteemed VistaJet brand ambassadors and Ferrari F1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz as they travel to and from racetracks.
As Ferrari returns to the FIA WEC after 50 years, VistaJet also unveils a brand-new partnership with Ferrari in its 499P Hypercar.