Revving Up to Victory: Toyota Dominates Open Test as Ferrari Poses Strong Competition for Le Mans

Toyota downplayed the significance of setting the fastest time with its #8 GR010 Hybrid during the 2025 Le Mans Test Day, acknowledging areas for improvement. The #8 Toyota topped the timesheets with Brendon Hartley setting a 3:26.246, yet the team remains cautious about the anecdotal result. Technical director David Floury stressed the focus on being at the forefront next Sunday, not today’s lap time, highlighting the need for further work before race week. With increased power and a more compressed field, the 2025 Le Mans could potentially be the fastest…

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Revving Up History: Toyota’s Spectacular Tribute for Le Mans 24 Hours Anniversary

Toyota will commemorate the 40th anniversary of its inaugural factory-supported assault on the Le Mans 24 Hours by showcasing a special livery during this year’s race. The #7 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar, to be piloted by Kamui Kobayashi, Mike Conway, and Nyck de Vries, will sport a color scheme inspired by the marque’s GT-One from the late 1990s. The GT-One, originally named the TS020, was the first Le Mans contender developed at Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe’s Cologne base, which has overseen Toyota’s WEC participation since 2012. The design…

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Resilient Conway Makes Triumphant Return to WEC Battlefield Post-Injury

Resilient Conway Makes Triumphant Return to WEC Battlefield Post-Injury

Mike Conway is set for his FIA World Endurance Championship return at Sao Paulo after missing the 24 Hours of Le Mans due to incurring cycling injuries beforehand, causing him to sit out the event. The two-time WEC champion will reunite with his #7 Toyota GR010 Hybrid teammates, Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries, at […]

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Racing into the Future: Hawksworth’s Thrilling Le Mans Debut with Akkodis ASP Lexus

Racing into the Future: Hawksworth's Thrilling Le Mans Debut with Akkodis ASP Lexus

Jack Hawksworth is set for his LMGT3 debut at upcoming Le Mans 24 Hours for Akkodis ASP following the news that Jose Maria Lopez will replace an injured Mike Conway at Toyota. The reigning GTD Pro champion in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship has competed in Lexus RC F machinery in the past seven seasons, […]

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Unprecedented Excitement as 62-Car Field Graces Le Mans Test Day

Unprecedented Excitement as 62-Car Field Graces Le Mans Test Day

The entry list for Sunday’s Le Mans Test Day has been revealed ahead of Scrutineering today and tomorrow in the city center. It features all 62 cars entered in the race from the three classes…

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