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Toyota WRC drivers free to “fully attack” to claim elusive home victory
Toyota has dominated the 2023 season, winning eight out of 12 events so far and securing both the drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles for the third consecutive year. However, their objective is to win Rally Japan for the first time, after losing to rival Hyundai in 2022. Last year, Toyota managed to get Takamoto Katsuta on the podium in front of his home fans, but they are even more motivated to secure victory this time. The rally in Japan is challenging because the roads are very different from those in Central Europe, and without the chance to test beforehand, they need to adapt the car setup accordingly. Toyota will field a quartet of GR Yaris entries, with Sebastien Ogier feeling a responsibility to deliver a home win in Japan. He hopes the conditions will be more enjoyable and stable for everyone, regardless of starting position, and that they can end the season on a high.
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