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Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda admitted his regret over pulling out of Formula 1 in 2009 and wants to “inspire Japanese children” with the marque’s Haas alliance. The Japanese automotive brand launched its own F1 team at a considerable expense in 2002, competing for eight seasons before pulling out of the sport amid a global financial […]
In 2002, the Japanese automotive brand launched its own F1 team at a significant cost, competing for eight seasons before withdrawing from the sport during a global financial crisis. Despite achieving 13 podium finishes, Toyota did not secure a race victory during their time in F1. The brand has now returned to F1 through a technical alliance with Haas under the Toyota Gazoo Racing banner, aiming to inspire the next generation of Japanese drivers. Toyota President Toyoda expressed his hope that the partnership will motivate Japanese youths to aspire to drive the fastest cars in the world. The collaboration will involve Toyota supporting Haas in aerodynamic development, manufacturing, and design, as well as integrating their development drivers, mechanics, and engineers into Haas’ official test program. Toyoda emphasized the importance of promoting Japanese drivers from karting through single-seater ranks to F1, aiming for a Super Formula driver to take on the world’s fastest cars one day. As Toyota Gazoo Racing re-enters the F1 scene, they seek to elevate engineering and driving talent from Japan to global prominence.
