Overview
- Toyota released official teaser images showing a reworked front fascia, new lighting signatures and a reshaped rear wing for the GR010 Hybrid.
- Kazuki Nakajima says at least one Evo joker will be used for the 2026 package, with homologation work tied to the Windshear full-scale wind tunnel.
- Development is scheduled to continue with wind-tunnel sessions later in October, a three-day Lusail test on December 10–12, and a planned race debut in Qatar on March 28, 2026.
- Beyond aerodynamic changes, the update is set to include powertrain and control-system revisions intended to improve tire usage and efficiency, with top speed a key focus.
- Rival manufacturers are also refreshing their Hypercars for 2026, with BMW’s revised M Hybrid V8 revealed and Alpine confirming an updated A424.