Toyota Gazoo Racing WEC

schini and Lamborghini. In the #7 GR010 HYBRID, Mike Conway, 10 years on from his debut with the team, races alongside Team Principal Kamui Kobayashi and newcomer Nyck de Vries, a former TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Test and Reserve driver. Reigning World Champions Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa will challenge for a third consecutive crown in the #8 GR010 HYBRID. Sébastien and Brendon are the joint most successful drivers in WEC history with four titles, while Ryo has won the World Championship in each of his two Hypercar seasons. The GR010 HYBRID Hypercar has won 16 of its 19 races since its 2021 debut. The car’s appearance takes on a striking updated identity for 2024. An all-new matt black livery represents TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s commitment to making ever-better motorsports-bred cars and continuous evolution, refining its hybrid technologies through competition in endurance racing. It has also been optimised for reliability via detailed modifications to selected internal components, although the most visible technical change concerns the front headlights. Using driver feedback, the LED specification has been changed to reduce glare, for better visibility in wet conditions and at night. To optimise pit stop efficiency at the anti-clockwise circuits in Austin and Brazil, the GR010 HYBRID has also been modified to allow for refuelling on the left side of the car, for the first time. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing continues to benefit from the technical contribution of long-term partners. DENSO contributes to the GR010 HYBRID’s front motor alongside AISIN whilst also supplying high-performance spark plugs. RAYS delivers lightweight magnesium alloy wheels and Mobil 1 is the lubricant of choice. In line with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s dedication to pursuing a carbon neutral future for motorsport, the GR010 HYBRID again uses 100% renewable biofuel fuel which reduce CO2 emissions by at least 65%. To further contribute to sustainability, tyre pre-heating is not permitted at any race. Kamui Kobayashi, Team Principal: “The competition in Hypercar will be harder than ever this season and we are looking forward to it. It will be tougher to succeed, but that makes it even more special and everyone is really motivated. Last year we won the World Championship but we missed out at Le Mans, which is our biggest goal for this year. In endurance racing, success is not only about performance; you need teamwork with all mechanics, engineers and drivers working perfectly. Against such tough competition, we need to push even harder, and we need a top job from everyone; that’s the challenge this season. Our experience is an advantage and we have prepared intensively for this season, so I think we are ready.”