Toyota is the first manufacturer to reveal a concept car for the new hydrogen prototype class set to join WEC from 2026 💧 Full story ⬇️
The car was unveiled on Friday at Le Mans and is due to complete a demonstration lap of the circuit on Saturday morning with Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda driving.
It echoes comments from Toyota president Koji Sato made in Fuji at the end of last month when Toyota contested the 24-hour race with a hydrogen-powered Corolla and"Personally, my goal is to achieve carbon neutrality in motorsport without sacrificing performance or excitement," said Toyoda."And we wouldn't be investing in this technology if we didn't think we could win with it.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Toyota: Le Mans win possible with hydrogen prototype from 2026Toyota\u00a0believes it will be possible to build a prototype powered by a hydrogen-combustion engine that could challenge for outright victories in the World Endurance Championship from 2026.
Read more »
Toyota becomes first WEC manufacturer to develop hydrogen prototype conceptToyota has become the first manufacturer to reveal a concept car for the new hydrogen prototype class that is set to be introduced in the World Endurance Championship from 2026.
Read more »
Jani completes Proton's LMDh line-up for 2023 WEC seasonNeel Jani will be driving a Porsche LMDh after all despite his split with the German manufacturer. The Swiss driver has joined Proton's WEC line-up for the second half of the 2023 season:
Read more »
WEC reveals 2024 schedule, Imola replaces MonzaThe 2024 WEC schedule has been released, with Imola taking the place of fellow Italian venue Monza. Austin and Interlagos have also been added, replacing Sebring and Portimao. Full details:
Read more »
Jani completes Proton's LMDh line-up for 2023 WEC seasonLe Mans 24 Hours winner Neel Jani will join Proton Competition\u2019s LMDh assault on the World Endurance Championship from July\u2019s Monza 6 Hours.
Read more »
WEC to drop LMP2 class from 2024The World Endurance Championship has officially announced the LMP2 class will no longer feature on the grid in 2024 as it moves to a two-class structure.
Read more »