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David Floury reflects on Toyota's four 2026 WEC victories, its title-winning comeback and the challenge of defending its crowns in 2027.

“Defending our titles will be tough”: Floury reflects on Toyota’s remarkable 2026 WEC comeback

Karishma Persad7 days ago7 days ago016 mins

Toyota Racing Technical Director David Floury has praised the Japanese manufacturer’s remarkable resurgence during the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), highlighting the technical improvements, strategic decisions and resilience that enabled the team to reclaim the Hypercar Manufacturers’ Championship. Following a difficult 2025 campaign, Toyota has secured four victories from the opening seven races, including…

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Ryō Hirakawa discusses his performance, the challenges faced, and Toyota's support after debuting in F1 with Haas at the 2026 Mexico City GP

Hirakawa “really happy” about competitive F1 debut with Haas at 2026 Mexico City GP and support of Toyota

Senjuti Jash1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

A delighted Ryō Hirakawa, who was promoted into the points on his F1 debut, reflected on how his race unfolded and the challenges of pivoting from a casual practice role to a competitive high-stakes Grand Prix weekend after taking the chequered flag at the 2026 Mexico City GP. How Hirakawa’s race went Having already taken…

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Buemi marks 100 WEC starts with Barcelona win, praising Toyota's teamwork and passion ahead of his fifth world title bid at Monza.

Buemi credits passion and Toyota stability after winning on his 100th WEC start

Karishma Persad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Sébastien Buemi has credited his passion for endurance racing and the stability within Toyota Racing for his continued success after celebrating his 100th FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) appearance with victory at the inaugural 6 Hours of Barcelona. The Swiss driver secured his 29th career WEC victory alongside Brendon Hartley and Ryō Hirakawa, extending his…

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Toyota targets a 10th home WEC win at Fuji as BMW and Ferrari close in, while Corvette defends its shrinking LMGT3 championship lead.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Fuji | Preview | Toyota targets home victory as title fights tighten

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

The 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship heads to Fuji Speedway from 25-27 September for Round 6, with the season entering a decisive phase and both the Hypercar and LMGT3 title fights remaining closely contested. Toyota arrives at its home race leading the Hypercar Manufacturers’ Championship with 140 points, but BMW sits only nine behind on…

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Michelin prepares for Fuji’s unique WEC tyre challenge as Hypercars choose between soft and medium compounds for the six-hour race.

Michelin faces unique tyre challenge at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Fuji

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Michelin faces one of the most varied tyre challenges on the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) calendar as the Hypercar field heads to Fuji Speedway for this weekend’s 6 Hours of Fuji. The 4.563km circuit combines a 1.475km main straight with high-speed corners and a technical final sector, forcing teams to balance outright performance,…

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Ayao Komatsu discusses Haas’s driver line-up for the 2027 F1 season and the factors they are taking into account before the final selection

“Performance comes absolutely first” — Komatsu on choosing Haas driver line-up for 2027 F1 season

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has shared his thoughts on Haas’s driver line-up for the 2027 F1 season and the factors they are taking into account ahead of the final selection. Despite their strong start to the campaign, which saw Ollie Bearman secure a P5 finish at the Chinese GP, the Kannapolis-based outfit quickly faltered, leaving…

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Toyota leaves COTA frustrated after late #7 retirement denies victory, while extending its WEC manufacturers' lead ahead of Fuji.

Toyota rues missed 2026 WEC COTA opportunity after late #7 retirement

Karishma Persad2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Toyota left the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) Lone Star Le Mans with mixed emotions after a late hydraulic failure denied the #7 TR010 Hybrid a likely victory at the Circuit of The Americas. Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi and Mike Conway looked set to claim their second victory of the 2026 season after…

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Jin Nakamura reflects on his first F3 podium at Spielberg, his final-lap Sprint fight, Hitech’s in progress and confidence for Sunday ahead.

Nakamura aims to “keep this momentum” after breakthrough F3 Sprint Race podium in Spielberg

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Jin Nakamura claimed his maiden FIA Formula 3 podium after finishing third in the 2026 Spielberg F3 Sprint Race at the Austrian GP. The Hitech TGR rookie started fourth and spent much of the race defending from Pedro Clerot as a tightly packed group fought at the front. Clerot eventually passed Nakamura, but James Wharton’s…

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Toyota welcomed its Le Mans-winning #7 TR010 Hybrid back to Cologne after Conway, Kobayashi and de Vries claimed victory.

Toyota welcomes Le Mans-winning #7 TR010 Hybrid home to Cologne

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago05 mins

Toyota Racing welcomed the victorious #7 TR010 Hybrid back to its Cologne headquarters after the Hypercar claimed victory at the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans. Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries guided the #7 across the finish line shortly after 16:00 last Sunday, completing a demanding 24-hour contest in front of tens…

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Toyota claimed its sixth Le Mans victory in 2026 after a fierce 24-hour fight with BMW and Cadillac, winning by only 10.913 seconds.

2026 24 Hours of Le Mans | Toyota claims sixth Le Mans crown in after four-way fight to the flag

Karishma Persad5 months ago5 months ago08 mins

Toyota returned to the summit of endurance racing in 2026 after defeating BMW and Cadillac in a gripping 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Kamui Kobayashi brought the No. 7 Toyota TR010 Hybrid home just 10.913 seconds ahead of Robin Frijns in the No. 20 BMW M Hybrid V8. The result produced…

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