Toyota Unveils TR010 Hybrid for 2026 WEC

Toyota unveiled its latest evolution in endurance racing on Wednesday, introducing the TR010 Hybrid prototype for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season. The Japanese automaker, based in Cologne, Germany, for its racing operations, will field the updated Le Mans Hypercar starting with the Qatar 1,812 km race in March, marking a significant rebranding and design refresh for its top-tier motorsport program.

The TR010 Hybrid succeeds the GR010 Hybrid, which debuted in 2021 with the launch of the Hypercar class. This represents only the third major update to Toyota's Le Mans prototype since then, following revisions in 2022 and 2023 that adjusted tire widths and other elements to enhance drivability. While full technical specifications remain undisclosed, early images reveal a sharper front end with redesigned headlamps inspired by Toyota's current road car lineup, including cues from the forthcoming GR GT concept set for production next year. The powertrain retains the twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine paired with a front-axle electric motor, delivering 671 horsepower within World Endurance Championship regulations for top-class entries. A new red, white, and black...