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Toyota reveils new TR010 Hypercar

Text: Rick Kiewiet Images: Toyota, Rick Kiewiet Toyota has unveiled its updated Hypercar challenger, the TR010 HYBRID, for the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season, marking the start of a new era for the Japanese manufacturer’s long-running endurance program. Images published this week show extensive bodywork revisions compared to the previous GR010 design, which had remained visually unchanged since 2021. The front end has been reshaped to reflect Toyota’s current ro

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5 days ago

Proton Competition Confirms: No Porsche 963 Entry for 2026 WEC

Text & Images: Rick Kiewiet Proton Competition has confirmed it will not field a Porsche 963 Hypercar in the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, drawing a definitive end to weeks of intense negotiations and closing the last potential avenue for Porsche to remain present in the top class at Le Mans next year. The decision comes in the wake of Porsche Penske Motorsport’s withdrawal from the world championship, which left Proton as the only realistic route for the 963 to stay

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Dec 5, 2025

Japan rules in Bahrain: Toyota and Lexus on Pole

Text & Images: Rick Kiewiet Japan ruled in qualifying for the BAPCO 8 Hours of Bahrain, as Toyota Gazoo Racing locked out the Hypercar front row and Lexus continued the nation’s dominance by securing LMGT3 pole. Toyota claims first pole since a year. Kamui Kobayashi delivered a flawless performance in the No. 7 GR010 Hybrid, setting a 1:46.826 on his sole flying lap after an extra warm-up tour to bring the tyres to temperature. His time proved untouchable, edging teammate Bre

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Nov 7, 2025