TOYOTA GAZOO Racing W2RC — 2026 Dakar Rally with updated line-up and new DKR GR Hilux

Описание: Toyota GAZOO Racing & Repsol: Dakar 2026

What was announced
• Toyota and Repsol officially revealed their full rally-raid program for Dakar 2026 — including driver line-ups, a new car evolution, and a strengthened technology partnership.
• The 2026 campaign features the newest version of the DKR GR Hilux, developed to handle the toughest conditions of the Dakar.
• Special emphasis was placed on sustainability: the teams will run using fuels and lubricants developed with Repsol’s Technology Lab, continuing a push toward lower carbon impact even under extreme rally conditions.

Teams & Driver Line-ups for 2026
• Main factory W2RC crew will include:
  ° Henk Lategan / Brett Cummings
  ° Seth Quintero / Andrew Short
  ° Toby Price / Armand Monleón
• In addition, the project will include the Repsol Toyota Rally Team, with drivers Isidre Esteve and Txema Villalobos — underlining the union of sport and tech via renewable-fuel usage.

Car & Technical Evolution: DKR GR Hilux 2026 Spec
• The updated GR Hilux gets a stiffer, lighter tubular chassis and a reinforced transmission, improving reliability under Dakar’s extreme loads and terrain.
• The upgrades are the result of collaboration between Toyota’s racing engineers and Repsol’s technical lab — using data from real Dakar stresses to optimize performance and fuel/lubricant compatibility.

Sustainability & Renewable-Fuel Innovation
• For 2026, Repsol will supply the team with gasoline fuel containing 70% renewable content, used by both factory and Repsol-backed Rally Teams.
• This collaboration supports Toyota’s multi-technology strategy — blending performance, endurance, and a push toward lower carbon impact in motorsport.

What This Means for Dakar 2026 & Beyond
• Toyota goes into Dakar 2026 as defending W2RC champion — determined to defend titles with renewed strength, innovation, and a top-class roster.
• The new GR Hilux evolution plus focus on renewable energy demonstrates that Dakar is not only a proving ground for speed and durability — but also a platform for sustainable mobility technologies.
• The blend of experienced drivers, strong engineering upgrades, and eco-driven fuel strategy could make Toyota & Repsol a leading force in the rally-raid world for 2026.