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Winning is only the start of our race

After a tremendously successful season in 2022, which included a historic fifth consecutive Le Mans 24 Hours victory and Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ World Championships, Le Mans continues to be our racing laboratory, where we develop hybrid technology in an endless pursuit to make ever better cars.

More excitement, more challenges, and more fun, because the toughest challenges are also the ones that drive us forward.

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HYBRID STAYING POWER

The updated GR010 Hybrid Hypercar is ready to push the limits in the six-race 2022 World Endurance Championship. The ultimate test of our advanced Hybrid technology.

A new hybrid hypercar era

The GR010 HYBRID Hypercar introduces an exciting new era of endurance racing.


  • Engine:

    3.5-litre direct-injection V6 twin-turbo engine using 100% renewable fuel

  • Hybrid system:

    Four-wheel drive racing Hybrid powertrain – total output 500kW (680 PS)

  • Battery:

    High-powered TOYOTA lithium-ion

  • Rims & tyres:

    Front: 12.5 x 18” magnesium alloys, 29/71-18 tyres

    Rear: 14 x 18” magnesium alloys, 34/71-18 tyres

Why Le Mans?

“I am strongly determined to make sure that cars will be fun for the next 100 years”

AKIO TOYODA, 2018

MEET THE TEAM

Our multinational team combines a wealth of motorsport experience from around the world.

  • Akio Toyoda

    Team founder/President Toyota Motor Corporation

  • Kazuki Nakajima

    Vice Chairman TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe

  • Kamui Kobayashi

    Team Principal & Driver

  • Car: #7

    Driver: Mike Conway
    Country: UK
    Best achievement:  Winning at Monaco, Macau and Long Beach circuits. Winning the 2019-2020 and 2021 World Endurance Championship. Winner 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours

  • Car: #7

    Driver: Kamui Kobayashi
    Country: Japan
    Best achievement: F1 podium finisher, fastest lap in Le Mans history with pole position at Le Mans 2017. Winning 2019-2020 and 2021 World Endurance Championship. Winner 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours.

  • Car: #7

    Driver: José María López
    Country: Argentina 
    Best achievement: Winning the 2014, 2015, 2016 World Touring Car Championship. Winning the 2019-2020 and 2021 World Endurance Championship. Winner 2021 Le Mans 24 Hours.

  • Car: #8

    Driver: Sébastien Buemi
    Country:  Switzerland
    Best achievement: Winning the 2014 and 2018-19 World Endurance Championship. Winner of Le Mans 24 Hours, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

  • Car: #8

    Driver: Brendon Hartley
    Country: New Zealand
    Best achievement: Winning the 2017 and 2019-2020 World Endurance Championship. Winner of Le Mans 24 Hours, 2017 and 2020.

  • Car: #8

    Driver: Ryo Hirakawa
    Country:  Japan
    Best achievement: Winning 2017 Super GT championship and 2012 All-Japan Formula three championship. Le Mans debut 2016.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing driver, Mike Conway, shares a story of sacrifice and setback and a passion for racing that has driven him from the very beginning.

  • Track Limits, Road Learnings

    We learn a lot at the limit. From energy recovery to battery cooling and downsizing, the WEC helps us significantly progress the development of our hybrid road cars.

  • The GR Sport range

    Inspired by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, this sleek line-up brings an injection of dynamic style into everyday life. Each model is meticulously designed to exude attitude, combining unique athletic exterior with a sporty interior and premium features.

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