The Japanese team launched a special Le Mans section within its official website ahead of the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which will be held in France on June 10-11.
In this section, new images of the #7 and #8 GR010 HYBRID vehicles were revealed, as well as commemorative photos of the five winning cars of the 24h of Le Mans from 2018 and 2022; and that they met for the first time at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Information was also published on the events that will take place during the week of the emblematic race.
What else does the TGR website offer us?
- Major events leading up to and during race week
Earlier this week, at the invitation of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO), a unique group of historic Le Mans-winning cars gathered for the first time on the site of the race, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing has collected and exhibited its completely original 24h Le Mans winning race cars that are kept at the team base in Cologne, Germany or at headquarters in Japan.
These cars will be on display at the Museum from June 1 to July 2. Additionally, the 2018 and 2022 winning cars will be driven by two winning drivers, Alex Wurz and Kazuki Nakajima, respectively, alongside other historic cars in the Centenary Parade around the 13,626km Circuit de la Sarthe on June 10.
Before the race, a demonstration of the hydrogen-powered vehicle “ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 concept”, with which ROOKIE Racing participated in the Super Taikyu Series as part of the activities to make ever better, will be held at the circuit. motor sports cars. The demo will take place on Saturday June 10 at 12:20 PM to promote the potential of hydrogen engines as an option to achieve carbon neutrality.
- Exhibitions in the Centenary Village and in the ACO fan zone. Presenting efforts to achieve a Carbon Neutral society in Japan.
During the week of the race, exhibitions will be held in the Centenary Village and the ACO fan zone inside the Circuit de la Sarthe to give a review of the history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where Toyota has participated countless times, and won many more.
Mazda 787B Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991
In particular, together with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Mazda Motor Corporation, the first Japanese automaker to win Le Mans in 1991, TGR will hold a theme exhibition to promote tourism in Japan and introduce its development efforts. technology to achieve a carbon neutral society in Japan.
A Concept Car equipped with vehicle technologies that have been developed through numerous challenges in motorsports participation will be on display.
- Live video transmission on board the vehicles
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will broadcast live from the on-board cameras in the #7 and #8 GR010 HYBRID cars on its official website during the Hyperpole session on June 8 and during the race, which starts at 8:00 am on Saturday, June 10. of June.
In addition, during the race week, information and news will be distributed along with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s activities on social media. TGR sincerely hopes that fans and the media will enjoy watching the battle to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the sixth consecutive time in 2023, a significant milestone in the centenary year of the race.
URL to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans live Click here
From the virtual to the real
e-Motorsports “TGR GT Cup” Round 3 celebrating Le Mans “TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GT Cup” currently running in Gran Turismo, will hold its third round on June 4 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, where the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Before the real race, it is possible to enjoy the race in the virtual world with GR010 HYBRID. Competitors will receive a virtual Gran Turismo GR010 HYBRID car in the colors of 2023.
Interesting note for gamers
For the detailed registration process and event summary, please visit the following special website for “TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Cup 2023”.
