The Great Gazoo

Hard-earned points for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 4, 2024
WEC, The Great Gazoo, Losail International Circuit, FIA World Endurance Championship, Mechanics, GR010, Peugeot, BMW, World championship, Michelin, Ferrari, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Alpine, Toy

Toyota City, Japan, Mar 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing took on a tough challenge in the season-opening Qatar 1812 KM and earned valuable FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) points after a determined team effort.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, Mar 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing took on a tough challenge in the season-opening Qatar 1812 KM and earned valuable FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) points after a determined team effort.
  • Ryo completed the race in 10th to make it a double points finish for the team, despite the challenging circumstances.
  • After missing out on an overall podium for the first time since Silverstone in 2018, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is determined to achieve an instant return at the next round of the 2024 season, the 6 Hours of Imola, in Italy on 21 April.
  • But, despite the difficulties, all team members worked very hard to score points with both cars.

Double podium to start the season for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 29, 2024
Power Stage, Lead, Classification, Season, WRC, Taste, Monte Carlo Rally, Toyota, FIA, Emotion, The Great Gazoo, Group Rally2, Rally Championship, Citroën, Hyundai, JRC, RC2, Yaris, Rallying, Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has started the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season with a double podium finish at Rallye Monte-Carlo with Sebastien Ogier second and Elfyn Evans third.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has started the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season with a double podium finish at Rallye Monte-Carlo with Sebastien Ogier second and Elfyn Evans third.
  • Sami Pajari and Enni Malkonen (Printsport) were the best-placed crew at the finish in 12th overall and fifth in class RC2.
  • "The start of our eighth WRC season was a new step for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT.
  • For TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, WRC is not just a competition to win.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Presents new-look cars for WRC and WEC in 2024

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
GR010, WEC, Hatred, TGR, Formula One, WRC, FIA, The Great Gazoo

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has unveiled the new livery for the cars that will compete in the FIA World Rally Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship in the 2024 season.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, Dec 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has unveiled the new livery for the cars that will compete in the FIA World Rally Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship in the 2024 season.
  • There are two concepts for the all-new matt black livery for the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID and the GR010 HYBRID, which compete in the respective FIA World Championships.
  • The other one is the "Prototype" which represents making ever-better motorsports-bred cars and to keep evolving.
  • The new livery will be used not only in the WRC and the WEC, but also in other competitions in which TOYOTA GAZOO Racing participates.

Bahrain title showdown for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 30, 2023
Toyota, The Great Gazoo, World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship (original version), GR010, Peugeot, Ferrari, Pressure, Bahrain International Circuit, World championship, Vanwall, Lexus, Darkness, IMSA, Season, LMP2, WEC, Fuji Speedway, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Automotive industry, Nightclub, Cassette tape, Road, Cadillac, Porsche, Hypercar

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

World title for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing after Fuji win

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 11, 2023
Fuji Speedway, Pressure, Human, WEC, TGR, Le Mans Hypercar, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, Lead, Higashi-Fuji Technical Center, GR010, World championship, The Great Gazoo, Ritomo Miyata, Kessel, Le Mans, 2022 World Rally Championship, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, Loris Kessel, Akio Toyoda, Automotive industry, Clothing, Video game, Cassette tape, Entertainment, Ferrari, Porsche

Toyota City, Japan, Sept 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned a thrilling one-two victory on home ground in the 6 Hours of Fuji to clinch the manufacturers' title in the penultimate race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, Sept 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing earned a thrilling one-two victory on home ground in the 6 Hours of Fuji to clinch the manufacturers' title in the penultimate race of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season.
  • An exciting battle between World Championship contenders TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and Ferrari saw the GR010 HYBRIDs come out on top.
  • After leading the team throughout the weekend, Toyota President and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe Chairman Koji Sato joined the drivers to celebrate a hard-earned victory, and world title, on the podium.
  • Congratulations to everyone at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing on the manufacturers' title, now let's try to get the drivers' title in Bahrain."

Japan awaits home heroes TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 4, 2023
Fuji Speedway, 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship, WEC, Le Mans Hypercar, FIA, Higashi-Fuji Technical Center, World championship, Peugeot, Calendar, 2018 6 Hours of Fuji, The Great Gazoo, World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship (original version), Le Mans, CEST, Weather, Entertainment, Video game, Auction, Ferrari, Porsche, GR010, Monza, Cadillac, Super Formula Championship, Hypercar

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Toyota Motor Philippines celebrates love for cars with fans at its GAZOO Racing Festival

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Taste, Toyota GR Yaris, Toyota Supra (J29/DB), GR 86, Toyota Yaris WRC, TGR, BGYO, Toyota Motor Philippines, History, Quirino Grandstand, The Great Gazoo, Stockinger, GR, Formula, Yaris, Red Bull, Akio Toyoda, Philippines, Entertainment, Automotive industry, Fireworks, Gymkhana

Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (who is known for his racing pseudonym Morizo), showcased his driving and drifting skills at the #TGR Festival as he demonstrated his prowess behind the wheel across various Toyota race cars.

Key Points: 
  • Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation (who is known for his racing pseudonym Morizo), showcased his driving and drifting skills at the #TGR Festival as he demonstrated his prowess behind the wheel across various Toyota race cars.
  • They brought along their legendary race cars Toyota WRC Yaris and Red Bull GR Corolla which conquered the rally courses of global racing events.
  • Of course, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing would not be complete without the participation of the country's home-grown Filipino star racers!
  • You can always watch the livestream at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Facebook Page or visit toyota.com.ph/gazoo for more racing updates.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing second in Le Mans thriller

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 12, 2023
Formula One World Champion, Human, Mechanics, Peugeot, Hope, Drama, Emotion, LE, GR010, World championship, World Heavyweight Wrestling Championship (original version), The Great Gazoo, Arnage, Le Mans, Risk, Hour, 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe, Corrosion engineering, Rain, Mistake, Automotive industry, Road, Entertainment, Cassette tape, Ferrari, Porsche, Cadillac

After 24 relentless hours of racing, the #8 crossed the line in second place, 1min 21.793secs behind the winning #51 Ferrari.

Key Points: 
  • After 24 relentless hours of racing, the #8 crossed the line in second place, 1min 21.793secs behind the winning #51 Ferrari.
  • In a show of team spirit and determination, the #7 crew of mechanics and engineers put that disappointment aside and immediately joined forces with their #8 counterparts to strengthen the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing challenge.
  • TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's advantage in the manufacturers' World Championship has been cut to 18 points over Ferrari, with three races remaining.
  • It was very hard to challenge Ferrari but we never gave up hope and we tried everything to win Le Mans again.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Opens Le Mans 24 Hours Special Website

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Circuit, ACO, TGR, Super Taikyu Series, Tourism, Exhibition, Easter Rising centenary parade, Automobile Club de l'Ouest, Circuit de la Sarthe, Mazda, Le Mans 24 Hours video games, LE, Carbon, History, GR010, Toyota, The Great Gazoo, Gran Turismo 7, Car, Outline, Museum, 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota GR010 Hybrid, Cologne, TM, ORC, Social media, Nightclub, Automotive industry

TOKYO, May 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section(1) within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, May 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a special Le Mans section(1) within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Le Mans 24 Hours, to be held in France on June 10-11.
  • TGR has been storing and exhibiting its Le Mans-winning race cars in their original condition at the team's Cologne base, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe(3), and within Toyota Motor Corporation(4) in Japan, while the 2020 winner, a TS050 HYBRID, was permanently loaned to the Le Mans 24 Hours Museum(5) in 2021.
  • TGR sincerely hopes fans and media will enjoy watching its battle to win the Le Mans 24 Hours for the sixth consecutive time in 2023, a significant milestone in the race's centennial year.
  • (2) Please refer to the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe press release for more details.

Spectacular Spa one-two for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 1, 2023
WEC, Mechanics, Le Mans Hypercar, Ferrari, Lead, Emotion, LE, GR010, World championship, The Great Gazoo, Glickenhaus, LMP2, 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans, Weather, Rain, Carding, Cassette tape, Rail transport, Car rental, Entertainment, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Porsche

Toyota City, Japan, May 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won an exciting one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after a spectacular third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Belgium.

Key Points: 
  • Toyota City, Japan, May 1, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing won an exciting one-two victory in the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps after a spectacular third round of the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in Belgium.
  • Its seventh consecutive Spa victory means TOYOTA GAZOO Racing takes a 33-point World Championship lead over Ferrari into the centenary edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours on 10-11 June, the mid-point in the seven-race season.
  • It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd.
  • It was absolutely amazing to drive the GR010 HYBRID here at Spa, especially in front of a such a crowd.