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Toyota is joining forces with the Haas after 15 years away from F1, but where did it go so wrong for the Japanese manufacturer in its previous time in F1?
Toyota is officially returning to F1 as a technical partner to Haas, providing design, technical, and manufacturing services on a multi-year agreement. The partnership will be run under the Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) arm, with the aim of cultivating talent and contributing to motorsports and the automotive industry. The president of TGR, Tomoya Takahashi, expressed Toyota’s commitment to the medium-to-long haul in the F1 venture. This move marks a significant moment for Toyota, despite not producing an in-house power unit for the 2026 revolution. Toyota’s previous spell as a full works team in F1 from 2002 to 2009 was considered an abject failure due to underwhelming performance and lack of results. However, the current investment and preparation levels indicate a renewed focus and determination from Toyota in the world of F1.
