Toyota Gazoo Racing

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.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in search of more Swedish snow success

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Friday, February 3, 2023

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to continue its strong record of success on the snow and ice of Rally Sweden when round two of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship takes place from February 9-12.

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  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to continue its strong record of success on the snow and ice of Rally Sweden when round two of the 2023 FIA World Rally Championship takes place from February 9-12.
  • That result kick-started Rovanpera's run to his first drivers' championship, and the Finn will again arrive in Sweden this year effectively leading the race for the title.
  • Part of the inaugural WRC season 50 years ago, Rally Sweden is the only true winter round on the calendar.
  • As well as providing a greater guarantee of the extreme conditions the rally is known for, the move also brought even quicker roads.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing starts WRC title defence on magical Monte

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Friday, January 13, 2023

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to begin the defence of its FIA World Rally Championship titles with a victory on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo, which opens the 2023 season on January 19-22.

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  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to begin the defence of its FIA World Rally Championship titles with a victory on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo, which opens the 2023 season on January 19-22.
  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team aims to begin the defence of its FIA World Rally Championship titles with a victory on the legendary Rallye Monte-Carlo, which opens the 2023 season on January 19-22.
  • After becoming the youngest ever WRC drivers' champion at the age of 22, Kalle Rovanpera returns to defend his crown together with co-driver Jonne Halttunen.
  • Rallye Monte-Carlo is the oldest and most famous event on the WRC calendar, and often also one of the most demanding.

Late heartbreak for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing in dramatic season finale

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Monday, November 14, 2022

TOKYO, Nov 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team experienced late heartbreak in its goal of closing out the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship season with a victory at home in Japan.

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  • TOKYO, Nov 14, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team experienced late heartbreak in its goal of closing out the 2022 FIA World Rally Championship season with a victory at home in Japan.
  • The GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID performed strongly from the beginning, and would win 11 out of 16 stages over the weekend.
  • This misfortune for Evans did promote Takamoto Katsuta into third position on his home rally in his TGR WRT Next Generation entry.
  • Winning the home rally of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing would have been very special, but to have Taka on the podium of his home event feels almost just as good.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes historic Hypercar title double

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Outgoing World Champions Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez took a hard-earned win, their second of the season in their #7 GR010 HYBRID, to crown TOYOTA GAZOO Racing as Hypercar manufacturers' World Champions.

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  • Outgoing World Champions Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez took a hard-earned win, their second of the season in their #7 GR010 HYBRID, to crown TOYOTA GAZOO Racing as Hypercar manufacturers' World Champions.
  • Success in WEC ensures TOYOTA GAZOO Racing achieves the unique feat of winning every available title, eight in total, in the three FIA series it participated in this season: the World Endurance, World Rally and World Rally Raid Championships.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has one remaining appointment in the 2022 season, the official WEC rookie test at Bahrain International Circuit.
  • We maximised all the opportunities and doing the double of Le Mans and the title is an amazing feeling.

Titles on the line for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

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Friday, November 4, 2022

TOKYO, Nov 4, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is prepared for a title showdown in the 8 Hours of Bahrain this weekend, when the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) reaches an exciting climax.

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  • TOKYO, Nov 4, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is prepared for a title showdown in the 8 Hours of Bahrain this weekend, when the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) reaches an exciting climax.
  • After five races of a hard-fought season so far, the battle for Hypercar manufacturers' and drivers' titles is still open going into the final round at Bahrain International Circuit.
  • In the manufacturers' standings, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is within touching distance of winning the title for a fourth consecutive season.
  • The 8 Hours of Bahrain brings the curtain down on TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's 10th season in WEC and will be the team's 76th race since its 2012 debut.

Toyota: GR Models to be Exhibited at the 2022 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

TOKYO, Nov 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced at the SEMA (Special Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 1, 2022, the "GR COROLLA RALLY CONCEPT", the "GR SUPRA '10-SECOND TWINS'", planned and built by Toyota Motorsports Garage, the "GR86 DAILY DRIFTER", a drifting concept car created by Larry Chen, and the "GR86 CUP CAR", a cup car for the "GR Cup", a one-make race to be held by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing North America (hereinafter referred to as TGRNA) from 2023.

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  • TOKYO, Nov 2, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) announced at the SEMA (Special Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 1, 2022, the "GR COROLLA RALLY CONCEPT", the "GR SUPRA '10-SECOND TWINS'", planned and built by Toyota Motorsports Garage, the "GR86 DAILY DRIFTER", a drifting concept car created by Larry Chen, and the "GR86 CUP CAR", a cup car for the "GR Cup", a one-make race to be held by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing North America (hereinafter referred to as TGRNA) from 2023.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, which promotes making ever-better motorsports-bred cars, will present the GR lineup reflecting the knowledge gained from the challenges and victories of racing and rallying in the development of production vehicles and concept models at the show, the largest event for automotive customization enthusiasts in North America.

Toyota and SEMA 2022: Larger Space, More Showcase Vehicles and More Performance Fun And Excitement

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toyota returns to the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show with a new, expanded display, the most showcase vehicles ever, a laser focus on the aftermarket industry, on- and off-road performance and adventure and new initiatives for off-the-grid explorers and those who love to accessorize their Toyota cars, trucks and SUVs.

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  • The SEMA Show presents the perfect location for Toyota to share its plan to connect even closer with adventurers and overlanding enthusiasts.
  • Today, Toyota announced the world debut of Trailhunter , a new grade that will soon be available on Toyota trucks and SUVs.
  • Toyota also announced its Associated Accessory Program (AAP), a new initiative giving consumers a more seamless way to accessorize their Toyota vehicles.
  • To many, SEMA is all about the show vehicles, and Toyota never fails to answer the call.

Toyota: Upgraded GR Supra GT4 EVO Launched for 2023

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Friday, October 28, 2022

Toyota City, Japan, Oct 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has launched an updated GR Supra GT4 race car for the 2023 season which delivers enhanced braking, handling and engine performance.

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  • Toyota City, Japan, Oct 28, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has launched an updated GR Supra GT4 race car for the 2023 season which delivers enhanced braking, handling and engine performance.
  • The GR Supra GT4 EVO is therefore easier to drive for ambitious amateur drivers whilst it also provides the precise performance demanded by professional racers.
  • The GR Supra GT4 EVO will make its competitive debut in January 2023 at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the first round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge season.
  • Orders for the GR Supra GT4 EVO will be taken from October 28 2022 and an upgrade kit will be available to existing GR Supra GT4 customers.

Toyota's First-Ever GR Corolla is "Rally Ready"

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Monday, October 17, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new, first-ever 2023 Toyota GR Corolla's campaign, "Rally Ready," debuts today featuring the track ready vehicle, built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. As the newest addition to the Gazoo Racing (GR) Family, the GR Corolla, alongside the GR86 and GR Supra, is featured prominently in Toyota's new GR Family campaign, "Race Cars for the Real World," also launching today.

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  • As the newest addition to the Gazoo Racing (GR) Family, the GR Corolla, alongside the GR86 and GR Supra, is featured prominently in Toyota's new GR Family campaign, "Race Cars for the Real World," also launching today.
  • "The GR Corolla and GR Family campaigns reflect the renewed excitement and uncompromising energy inspired by Gazoo Racing's legacy of performance."
  • Toyota developed the integrated GR Corolla campaign and the GR Family campaign with its Total Toyota (T2)model in mind.
  • Intertrend Communications'first GR Corolla spot, "Legacy," captures the dreamlike moment when viewers finally own the car of their dreams, the GR Corolla.