Winning is only the start of our race

After 388 intense laps of the Circuit de La Sarthe in France, two TS050 HYBRIDS took first and second place at Le Mans 2018. It’s a historic moment for Toyota and, at the 20th attempt, well worth the wait after so many decades’ work.

Although it’s the oldest and most prestigious endurance race, the win is only the start of a new challenge. To improve further. To increase power, improve efficiency, reshape, remould, in a never-ending pursuit to improve our hybrid technology. The toughest challenges are those that drive us forward.

GR Super Sport Concept

The ultimate in power and environmental performance

With Toyota’s first and second at Le Mans 2018, the hybrid technology in the next-generation GR Super Sport Concept car is truly race-tested. Now its technology is proven at the environmental and performance extremes, we begin another challenge. Directly from the active race cars, its hybrid technology honed in the heat of competition, we aim to develop more exciting sports cars. Regardless of changes in electronic and digital technology in the years ahead, we’re fully committed to making the cars you love to drive. The finish line is also the start - of our future production line.

Powertrain Specifications

Twin-Turbo direct injection V6 engine

2,400cc

Combined power: 735kW/1000ps (Engine + Hybrid Motors)

Toyota Hybrid System – Racing (THS-R)

Why Hybrid?

Hybrid staying power

The incredible TS050 HYBRID delivers extraordinary speeds and remarkable fuel efficiency.

**Engine:**
2.4-litre V6 direct-injection twin turbo

Hybrid system:

Toyota HYBRID - System Racing (THS-R)

Battery:

Super-lightweight, lithium ion

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

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.

Destination WEC 2018-19

For TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, 2017 had it all, euphoric victories, epic battles, painful defeats and valuable lessons.

Meet the team

Our multinational team combines a wealth of motorsport experience from around the world. Joining the team for the 2018-19 WEC season is two-time Formula 1 World Champion, Fernando Alonso, who finally fulfils his life-long ambition of competing for victory at Le Mans.

“TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will do its
best, together with Fernando, to
outdrive the competition.”
Akio Toyoda

Driven: Mike Conway’s story

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.

Car: #7

Driver: Mike Conway
Country: UK
Best achievement: Winning at Monaco, Macau and Long Beach circuits

Car: #8

Driver: Sébastien Buemi
Country: Switzerland
Best achievement: Winning the 2014 World Endurance Championship

Car: #7

Driver: Kamui Kobayashi
Country: Japan
Best achievement: F1 podium finisher. 2017 Le Mans pole position winner

Car: #8

Driver: Kazuki Nakajima
Country: Japan
Best achievement: 2014 Le Mans pole position winner

Car: #7

Driver: José María López
Country: Argentina
Best achievement: Winning the 2014, 2015, 2016 World Touring Car Championship

Car: #8

Driver: Fernando Alonso
Country: Spain
Best achievement: Two-time F1 world champion

Season highlights

**TOYOTA GAZOO Racing wins Le Mans** Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Fernando Alonso in the #8 TS050 HYBRID started from pole position and took the chequered flag after 388 tense and often dramatic laps at the Circuit de La Sarthe to extend their lead in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

**Le Mans 24 hours - 12-hour update** The opening six hours had seen both TS050 HYBRIDs firmly establish themselves in the lead, with both cars closely matched.

**Le Mans 24 hours - six-hour update** The #8 TS050 HYBRID of Sébastien Buemi, Kazuki Nakajima and Fernando Alonso held a modest advantage over Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López in the #7 car at the quarter-distance mark, with 94 laps completed.

**GR Super Sport Concept visits the 24 Hours of Le Mans** Today Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) unveiled the GR Super Sport Concept at the 86th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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2018-19 WEC Calendar

WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Spa, Belgium
5 May 2018

24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans, France
16 - 17 June 2018

6 Hours of Silverstone
Silverstone, United Kingdom
19 August 2018

6 Hours of Fuji
Oyama, Japan
21 October 2018

6 Hours of Shanghai
Shanghai, China
18 November 2018

12 Hours of Sebring
Sebring, USA
16 – 17 March 2019

WEC 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
Francorchamps, Belgium
4 May 2019

24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans, France
15 – 16 June 2019

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