Toyota Unveils Updated WEC Hypercar for 2026 as Part of Team Revamp
The Toyota TR010 Hybrid leads Toyota’s 2026 WEC campaign, replacing the GR010 with updated aero, a new livery, and a broader team reset.
By Divyam Dubey
Toyota has officially revealed the TR010 Hybrid, a new prototype that will spearhead its 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign. This car replaces the GR010 Hybrid that first raced in 2021 and marks a clear step forward in Toyota’s long-term endurance racing plans. The TR010 Hybrid will be shown publicly for the first time at the Tokyo Auto Salon from 9 to 11 January. The new hypercar is more than a routine update, as Toyota treats the TR010 as the foundation of a wider team reset ahead of the new season, covering design, testing focus, and overall direction for its future in the Hypercar class. It signals intent, ambition, and confidence before the long road to the 2026 opener season.
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Development has already moved beyond the design studio and onto the circuit. The TR010 Hybrid completed its first shakedown at Circuit Paul Ricard in October 2025, running in camouflage. Toyota then tested the car at Lusail International Circuit on 10 and 12 December, which is also where the 2026 season will begin on 28 March. Wind tunnel work continues in Cologne and North Carolina to refine the overall package.
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On the technical side, Toyota has focused on areas that caused problems during the 2025 season. The front bodywork now looks slimmer, with headlamp styling inspired by current Toyota road cars. A new gullwing-style rear wing is in place, while the sidepods have been reshaped to improve airflow and stability during long race stints.
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The livery also gets a noticeable refresh. Red, white, and black now replace the earlier matte black look. The design takes inspiration from the Yaris WRC, the #7 GR010 that raced at the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours, and the GT-One prototypes from the late 1990s. It blends Toyota’s endurance history with a modern Hypercar feel.
Away from the track, Toyota has made changes to its structure as well. Its Cologne base is now called Toyota Racing GmbH, replacing Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe GmbH from 7 January 2026. After finishing second in the 2025 Hypercar manufacturers’ standings behind Ferrari, Toyota heads into 2026 aiming for an eighth constructors’ title and a return to Le Mans success, last achieved in 2022.
