P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Over the past three years, Toyota has dominated the World Rally Championship, securing impressive wins in drivers’ and manufacturers’ categories. This year, they are venturing into the Rally2 customer sphere with the GR Yaris Rally2, described as the “aggressive sibling” of the GR Yaris Rally1 by Toyota WRC team director Tom Fowler. Rally2 cars follow specific FIA regulations and are available for purchase at a price range of €200,000-€300,000, similar to GT3 and TCR cars in other racing categories. Toyota’s GR Yaris Rally2 underwent 18 months of development and over 9000 miles of testing to compete against rivals like Skoda, Citroen, M-Sport Ford, and Hyundai in the WRC2 tier. While the GR Yaris Rally1 excels in WRC, the challenge with Rally2 lies in catering to customers with varying skills and needs, according to Fowler. Overall, Toyota aims to offer a competitive and reliable Rally2 car that matches the standards set by other manufacturers in the highly competitive market.
