Tag: WRC
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TOYOTA | Toyota and Hyundai Host Joint Motorsport Fan Event in Korea
Toyota and Hyundai Motor Company held a joint motorsport fan event, “Hyundai N x TOYOTA GAZOO Racing FESTIVAL,” at Everland Speedway in Korea, attracting about 2,800 fans. The event showcased thrilling WRC performances by both teams, and Toyota’s Akio Toyoda and Hyundai’s Euisun Chung shared their passion for motorsports with the fans. Proceeds from the…
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing | Evans finishes 2nd overall, Katsuta dominates Super Sunday and secures 4th place
Elfyn Evans secured 2nd place overall in the 12th round of WRC 2024 “Central European Rally”, while Takamoto Katsuta finished 4th. Katsuta earned full points in both Super Sunday and the Power Stage, making significant contributions alongside Evans to the team. Source: Here
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Toyota Motor Corporation | WRC Round 12 Central European Rally Preview
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing enters the 12th round of the WRC, the Central European Rally, with four GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID cars. Held across Germany, Czech Republic, and Austria, the rally features diverse road conditions and unpredictable weather. The drivers aim to build on their success from the previous round in Chile and close the gap…
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Toyota | Akio Toyoda Reflects on the National Dealer Meeting
Akio Toyoda Reflects on Changes Since Becoming PresidentAt the National Dealer Meeting, Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota, reflected on the changes since he became president. Unlike past meetings, where sales figures were often discussed, Toyoda refrained from mentioning targets in his speech. He also touched upon the significance of the meeting and revisited the hydrogen-powered…
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Toyota Gazoo Racing | Rovanperä wins Rally Chile Bio Bio; Evans takes 2nd, team earns maximum points
During the 11th round of WRC, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing achieved a 1-2 finish with Kalle Rovanperä claiming his 4th win of the season and Elfyn Evans finishing 2nd. Sébastien Ogier won the “Super Sunday,” helping the team secure the maximum possible 55 points for the event. TGR-WRT has now reduced the gap to the lead…
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Toyota GAZOO Racing｜WRC Round 11 Rally Chile Biobio Preview
Toyota GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) will participate in the WRC Round 11 “Rally Chile Biobio” from September 26 to 29, 2024. With four GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID cars, they aim for their 7th win this season. Kalle Rovanperä, Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier, and Sami Pajari lead the team as they tackle South American…
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing｜WRC Round 10 Acropolis Rally Greece Preview
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) will compete in the 2024 WRC Round 10 “Acropolis Rally Greece” from September 5 to 8. Drivers Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier, and Takamoto Katsuta will drive the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID, aiming for their seventh victory of the season. The Acropolis Rally is known for its rough terrain,…
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TOYOTA GAZOO RACING｜WRC Round 9 Rally Finland Day 4 Ogier Claims Third Victory of the Season, Moves Up to Second in Drivers’ Championship
On August 4th, the final day of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Round 9 Rally Finland, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Sébastien Ogier/Vincent Landais (GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID No. 17) secured victory. Sami Pajari/Enni Mälkönen (No. 5) finished fourth overall, and Takamoto Katsuta/Aaron Johnston (No. 18) finished 41st. Kalle Rovanperä/Jonne Halttunen (No. 69) and Elfyn…
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing｜WRC Round 9 Rally Finland Preview
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) will compete in the 9th round of the 2024 WRC, “Rally Finland,” held in Jyvaskyla, Finland, from August 1 to 4, with five GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID cars. The participating drivers are Kalle Rovanpera, Elfyn Evans, Sebastien Ogier, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari. The team aims for its…
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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing｜WRC Round 8 Rally Latvia Day 4 Rovanperä Wins
July 22, 2024 2:30 On the final day of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Round 8 “Rally Latvia,” TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s Kalle Rovanperä/Jonne Halttunen team won, with Sébastien Ogier/Vincent Landais taking second place. This marks TGR-WRT’s fourth 1-2 finish of the season. Elfyn Evans/Scott Martin finished fifth, and Takamoto Katsuta/Aaron…