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Toyota defeats Ferrari at Imola with bold strategy, as WRT secures LMGT3 win in dramatic 2026 WEC season opener.

Toyota triumphs over Ferrari in strategic masterclass at 2026 WEC opener in Imola

Karishma Persad2 hours ago2 hours ago04 mins

The six-hour contest at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola began with immense anticipation, following the closest Qualifying session in FIA World Endurance Championship history. In front of a record crowd of 92,175 fans, the race start carried added prestige as it was officially given by Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari immediately thrilled the passionate…

Toyota beats Ferrari at 2026 WEC 6 Hours of Imola after strategic duel as late LMGT3 drama hands WRT BMW a narrow class victory.

2026 | WEC | 6 Hours of Imola | Race | Ferrari falls short as Toyota secures landmark victory

Karishma Persad5 hours ago2 hours ago04 mins

Toyota opened its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign with a commanding victory in the race at Imola. The No. 8 crew of Brendon Hartley, Ryō Hirakawa and Sébastien Buemi combined precision and strategy to defeat Ferrari on home soil. At first, Ferrari controlled the race. Antonio Giovinazzi converted pole into an early lead,…

Toyota GR Supra continues as the official safety car for 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia and Japan Cup after SRO extends its partnership.

SRO extends Toyota Safety Car partnership for 2026 GTWC Asia and Japan Cup

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

SRO Motorsports Group Asia has confirmed an extension of its Official Safety Car Partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Asia and Japan Cup seasons. The partnership continues a relationship that began in 2022, when the GR Supra first took on safety car duties across SRO’s Asian GT championships. Since…

Haas F1 Team has unveiled their 2026 livery, featuring a lot of white + some red and black.

Haas F1 Team unveils 2026 livery

Valeria Penachi3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Haas F1 Team unveiled their 2026 livery on Monday, January 19th. They moved the date from January 23rd to avoid clashing with multiple other teams. The American team opted for an online reveal rather than a live launch event. The VF-26 livery marks a new era for Haas following the conclusion of their naming partnership…

TGR announces its 2026 driver line-up, including Kalle Rovanperä and Ritomo Miyata, alongside the TGR-DC Racing School for future stars.

TGR continues its commitment to developing motorsport talent in 2026

Karishma Persad4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has confirmed its driver line-up for 2026, continuing its long-standing support of emerging motorsport talent. Through the TGR Driver Challenge Program (TGR-DC), the organisation aims to provide drivers with the tools and opportunities to excel in the most competitive racing series around the world. The programme will see a diverse group…

Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand confirms FU3L synthetic biofuel for the 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (FROT)

Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand commits to FU3L synthetic biofuel for 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Trophy

Karishma Persad4 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Toyota GAZOO Racing New Zealand has strengthened its push towards carbon-neutral motorsport by confirming a new synthetic fuel supplier for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy. The decision reinforces the organisation’s long-term sustainability strategy as the championship approaches its 21st consecutive season. FU3L partnership for the 2026 Championship From January, a group of…

Haas 1 Team announced extension of partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), with TGR becoming a title sponsor in 2026.

Haas F1 Team announces Title Partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing starting in 2026

Rebecca Malitz5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

Haas F1 Team announced that it will be extending its existing partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR), with the Japanese outfit becoming a title sponsor. The team will head into the 2026 F1 season as TGR Haas F1 Team. Haas and Toyota entered a technical partnership in October of last year, which allowed Haas to…

Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater career with Hitech in the 2026 CTFROT in New Zealand.

Kalle Rovanperä launches single-seater career with Hitech in 2026 CTFROT

Karishma Persad5 months ago3 months ago03 mins

Two-time World Rally Champion Kalle Rovanperä will begin his single-seater journey in January in New Zealand, where he will compete in the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) with Hitech TGR. As a result, one of rallying’s most successful modern drivers will take his first formal steps towards a future in circuit racing….

Kalle Rovanperä in his car during a WRC race, before announcing his move into single-seater racing in 2026, at the Super Formula Championship, with Toyota's support. Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon reviewed the hardships the Rovanperä will face.

Alonso and Ocon shared insights into single-seater racing as Kalle Rovanperä prepares to join Super Formula

Ana-Maria Andronic6 months ago6 months ago08 mins

Amid news of Kalle Rovanperä‘s switch from rally to single-seater racing, Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon spoke about the difficulties this series jump brings. Both long-time F1 drivers, the two have experience with exchanging one series for another. Of Finnish origin, Kalle Rovanperä has two World Championships under his belt. As a Toyota Gazoo Racing…

Formula 2, Ritomo Miyata sporting his Toyota Gazoo Racing livery

Miyata’s partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing, pushing him towards Formula 1

Olivia Pursehouse8 months ago8 months ago03 mins

25-year-old Ritomo Miyata has taken part in a long term partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing. Having taken part in the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Driver Challenge Program in 2023, Miyata has raced the last two seasons of Formula 2, backed by Toyota Gazoo Racing. Along with this partnership, of course comes a relationship with Toyota’s Chairman,…