Toyota Motor Corporation and TOYOTA RACING GmbH have altered the name of the company and the European research and development center and subsidiary, formerly known as “TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe GmbH”, located in Cologne, Germany, to “TOYOTA RACING GmbH”. This new name will be effective as of January 7, 2026.
TOYOTA RACING GmbH will strengthen the foundation that supports Toyota’s long-term technological development through cutting-edge technology in motorsports.
Toyota competed in the World Endurance Championship, the WEC, as “TOYOTA GAZOO Racing” between 2016 and 2025. Starting from the 2026 season, the team will compete in the championship under the new brand “TOYOTA RACING” and will introduce the updated Hypercar “TR010 HYBRID”.
The bond between customers and Toyota products will be further strengthened by GAZOO Racing (GR) through activities such as participation in the World Rally Championship, the WRC, and customer motorsports with the GR YARIS Rally2 and the GR Supra GT4. TOYOTA RACING GmbH will continue to support GR activities, providing engines for rally vehicles and producing GT4 cars. In the future, TOYOTA RACING GmbH will promote Toyota’s motorsports activities using production vehicles, refining both cars and people in the demanding competitive environment.
TOYOTA RACING GmbH will accelerate its contribution to advanced automotive technology, expand the excitement of motorsports, and create the future together with new fans and partners.
