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Toyota insists it has no plans to return to Formula 1 as a power unit supplier in future despite its new collaboration with Haas. Haas currently uses the Ferrari power unit, gearbox and suspension …
Toyota has stated that it does not intend to re-enter Formula 1 as a power unit supplier, despite their collaboration with Haas. Haas, who currently uses Ferrari’s power unit, has partnered with Toyota to enhance their capabilities, but Toyota has clarified that this does not signal a deeper commitment to team ownership or power unit supply. Toyota’s project manager Masaya Kaji emphasized that, at present, they have no plans to create their own Formula 1 team or supply power units. Toyota has revealed that they considered partnerships with other teams but ultimately chose Haas as their ideal collaborator due to shared goals and a complementary skill set. The collaboration with Haas will involve installing a simulator in Banbury and participating in a Testing of Previous Car program, providing Toyota drivers with F1 car experience and potential reserve driver opportunities.
