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Toyota unveils new look GR Yaris for WRC 2024
The reigning world rally champions, Toyota, have made a bold decision to change their traditional red, white, and black colors to a new matte black livery for the upcoming season. This change is aimed at distinguishing themselves from other cars on the track. Toyota president, Akio Toyoda, explained that the previous colors represented Japan, but they wanted something different. As for the driver line-up, Kalle Rovanpera, along with Sebastien Ogier, will only compete in a partial campaign, while Elfyn Evans will lead the team alongside Takamoto Katsuta. The GR Yaris, Toyota’s winning car this year, is expected to receive upgrades for the 2024 season in order to keep up with their rivals, Hyundai and M-Sport-Ford.
