Team: Toyota Gazoo Racing
Class: LMP1
Cars and Drivers:
#7 Toyota TS050 – Hybrid
- Mike Conway (5th participation)
- Kamui Kobayashi (5th participation, record holder of the fastest ever lap since 2017)
- Jose Maria Lopez (3rd participation)
#8 Toyota TS050 – Hybrid
- Sébastien Buemi (8th participation, overall winner in 2018)
- Kazuki Nakajima (8th participation, overall winner in 2018)
- Fernando Alonso (2nd participation, overall winner in 2018)
Team Achievements
Since returning to endurance racing in 2012, Toyota has notched up three pole positions – including a new circuit lap time record in 2017 – and three podiums at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, before its long-awaited victory in 2018.
Team Goals for the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans
While the world’s biggest carmaker is aiming for a second consecutive win, its two driver teams will be fighting for the World Endurance Championship Drivers Trophy. Adding to the uncertainty of how this in-house duel will play out is the fact that Rebellion Racing and SMP Racing will also by vying for the title. And Toyota knows better than anyone that nothing can be taken for granted at Le Mans.