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Toyota: WRC car upgrades “nothing too dramatic” for 2024
Heading into the 2024 season, the Japanese squad, Toyota, holds the title of reigning manufacturers’ champions with its GR Yaris winning nine out of 13 events last year. Although the car was dominant, it had some vulnerabilities. To address this, the team plans to introduce upgrades for the GR Yaris in specific areas for the upcoming season, commencing in Monte Carlo later this month. Recently, Toyota unveiled a new look for the GR Yaris, featuring a matte black livery. During the off-season, the team has been busy preparing its new Rally2 version of the car, which will make its WRC debut in Monte Carlo. Team Principal, Jari-Matti Latvala, mentions that while improvements are needed, they are not drastic, and the team has found a good balance for the upcoming season. Toyota’s technical director, Tom Fowler, emphasizes their aim to constantly evolve the car to maintain an advantage over their main rival, Hyundai. Toyota is set to have Elfyn Evans, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sebastien Ogier as their entries for the season opener.
