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Toyota begin WEC season with one-two as Ferrari reach podium on return
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota’s number seven crew started the 2023 World Endurance Championship season with victory in the Sebring 1000 Miles.
Toyota move further ahead in Sebring 1000 Miles as Ferrari crashes
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota is on course to win the first WEC race of 2023, as they occupy the top two spots in the Sebring 1000 Miles with just over an hour to go.
Toyota move a lap ahead of Ferrari at halfway mark of Sebring 1000 Miles
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota continue to lead the way in the Sebring 1000 Miles going into the second half of the WEC’s season-opening race.
Ferrari seize Sebring pole ahead of Toyota on WEC return
WEC Hypercar
Posted onFerrari stormed to a surprise pole position for the opening round of the World Endurance Championship in Sebring on their return to top level sports car racing.
Ferrari’s long-awaited return heralds thrilling new era for WEC’s Hypercar class
2023 WEC Hypercar preview
Posted onFerrari, Toyota, Porsche, Peugeot and more will do battle in the expanded WEC Hypercar class when the new season begins in Sebring this weekend.
WEC confirms 13 Hypercar entries for 2023 season
World Endurance Championship
Posted onToyota, Ferrari, Porsche and Peugeot are among the 13 entries for the World Endurance Championship’s Hypercar class in 2023.
Alonso to train on three continents for 2020 Dakar
Other motorsport
Posted onFernando Alonso will undergo an extensive training programme for the 2020 Dakar Rally with Toyota, but has not yet confirmed he will participate in the event.
Aston Martin and Toyota announce entries to new WEC Hypercar class
2019 F1 Season
Posted onAston Martin will enter their V12 Valkyrie hypercar in the mixed hybrid and combustion class.
Alonso to test Dakar-spec Toyota Hilux this week
Rally
Posted onFernando Alonso plans to test a Dakar-specification Toyota Hilux in South Africa this week as the ex-F1 star considers attempting the gruelling event.
F1 quitters return to racing elsewhere in 2012
2012 F1 season
Posted onHonda, BMW and Toyota all closed their F1 teams in the last four years. Now they’re entering other major racing categories in 2012.
Pirelli begins tyre testing at Mugello
Posted onPirelli is to begin testing its new tyres at Mugello tomorrow, ahead of its return to Formula One for the 2011 season. Pirelli will conduct its test programme using a 2009 Toyota TF109 and Mercedes GP reserve driver Nick Heidfeld is expected to drive.
Unraced Toyota TF110 with “extreme” diffuser driven by Kazuki Nakajima
Posted onThe car Toyota would have raced in F1 this year has been driven by Kazuki Nakajima in Cologne.
Toyota not planning return to “elitist” F1
Posted onToyota’s former F1 boss Tadashi Yamashina has said the company isn’t interested in competing in F1 because it is too distant from ordinary drivers. Speaking to Automotive News Yamasina said Toyota, who announced its decision to quit F1 within days of the 2009 season finale, would have happened regardless of the credit crunch: It might … Continue reading Toyota not planning return to “elitist” F1
Stefan GP agree deal with Toyota
Posted onStefan GP claim they are on course to enter an F1 car in the world championship having agreed a deal with Toyota Motorsport. A statement on the Stefan GP website said: Stefan GP has just come to a basic agreement with Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) that Stefan GP will receive technical supports from TMG. Stefan … Continue reading Stefan GP agree deal with Toyota
Sauber takes Toyota’s place on 2010 grid
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed Sauber will be granted the 13th slot on the 2010 F1 grid after it was left vacant by departing rivals Toyota. Although the team have officially competed as ‘BMW-Sauber’ for the past four years, this confirms the return of Sauber as an independent outfit in F1, last seen in 2005.
Toyota in F1 2001-2009 in pictures
Posted onToyota: they arrived, they spent staggering amounts of money without winning anything, and then they gave up. It’s not the kind of inspiring story that’s likely to get made into a film any time soon. But it wasn’t without its high points and interesting moments. Have a look at some of Toyota’s better memories in … Continue reading Toyota in F1 2001-2009 in pictures
F1 2009: Team-by-team
Posted onThe usual McLaren-versus-Ferrari duel was suspended in 2009 and instead all the glory went to a team we hadn’t heard of 12 months ago. F1 Fanatic’s 2009 season review kicks off with a look at how the ten F1 teams fared in 2009.
Is the FIA to blame for teams leaving?
Posted onAs the F1 world waits to learn whether Renault will join Toyota in quitting the sport, the finger-pointing for the manufacturers’ exodus has already begun. The FIA reacted to Toyota’s decision by claiming it could have been avoided if Max Mosley’s budget cap had been introduced. Meanwhile Ferrari blamed “those who managed Formula 1 over … Continue reading Is the FIA to blame for teams leaving?
Final 2009 F1 championship standings
Posted onDrivers’ championship Driver Points 1 Jenson Button 95 2 Sebastian Vettel 84 3 Rubens Barrichello 77 4 Mark Webber 69.5 5 Lewis Hamilton 49 6 Kimi Raikkonen 48 7 Nico Rosberg 34.5 8 Jarno Trulli 32.5 9 Fernando Alonso 26 10 Timo Glock 24 11 Felipe Massa 22 12 Heikki Kovalainen 22 13 Nick Heidfeld … Continue reading Final 2009 F1 championship standings