Seth Quintero — Saudi Arabia Dakar Testing | TGR W2RC

Описание: Title Defence With Updated Line-Up
• TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC (TGR W2RC) enters the 2026 Dakar Rally (3–17 January, Saudi Arabia) with a refreshed driver and navigator roster and an all-new DKR GR Hilux race truck.
• The team begins its FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) title defence following a dominant 2025 season.

Three Competitive Crews
1. Henk Lategan / Brett Cummings (#202)
   • Finished second overall at Dakar 2025 and secured podiums in the 2025 W2RC season.
   • Aim to go one better in 2026.
2. Seth Quintero / Andrew Short (#203)
   • Achieved first stage win and a top-10 overall finish at Dakar 2025.
   • Returns with strong momentum and confidence.
3. Toby Price / Armand Monleón
   • Price, a two-time Dakar champion on motorcycles, makes his TGR W2RC debut in a Hilux.
   • Monleón, experienced navigator, previously helped secure Lucas Moraes’ championship.

All-New DKR GR Hilux
• Toyota’s new DKR GR Hilux features major upgrades for the harsh Dakar environment:
  ° Tubular chassis for increased torsional stiffness and reduced weight.
  ° Reinforced transmission designed to handle extreme loads and off-road punishment.
  ° Improved serviceability, a critical advantage in long stages.
• Developed with partner Overdrive and engineers Christian Loriaux and Glyn Hall — the team behind previous Hilux rally trucks — the vehicle will first be run by the factory team before being offered to private entrants later in 2026.

Dakar Rally 2026 Overview
• Race starts and finishes in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia; known for extreme desert terrain, dunes, and long liaison distances.
• The 15-day event covers roughly 5,000 km of timed stages and about 2,500 km of transports.
• Includes marathon stages, where crews work without external assistance — sleeping beside their vehicles.

Team Partners & Technology
• Long-term partners Red Bull and Repsol continue their support.
  ° Red Bull aligns with Toyota’s high-performance legacy in extreme sport.
  ° Repsol brings renewable fuel expertise as part of Toyota’s broader sustainability strategy — highlighting a shared push toward carbon-neutral motorsport.

Team Statements
• Henk Lategan: Expressed preparedness and excitement for improvement after strong results in 2025, with expectations high for the new GR Hilux.
• Seth Quintero: Said the team’s hard work has positioned them to challenge for wins.
• Toby Price: Called his Dakar entry with Toyota “a pinch-your-self moment” and expressed motivation to deliver strong results with an experienced navigator.

Summary
Toyota Gazoo Racing enters Dakar 2026 with an updated and experienced driver line-up, a significantly upgraded DKR GR Hilux, and continued support from top partners like Red Bull and Repsol — all aimed at defending and building on its rally-raid success in one of motorsport’s toughest events.


00:00 Seth Quintero / Andrew Short
00:19 Beautyshots Car
00:37 Action
01:45 Interview
02:50 Slow Motion