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Toyota Previews 2026 GR010 Upgrade, Sets Paul Ricard Test for Oct. 8–9

An aero-led Evo joker update targets restored top speed for renewed Le Mans contention.

Overview

  • Toyota published teaser images that offer the first look at the revised GR010, highlighting a reworked front end echoing recent road-car styling.
  • The updated car is scheduled for its initial on-track running at Paul Ricard on October 8–9 ahead of homologation.
  • Kazuki Nakajima confirmed the use of at least one Evo joker, with changes centered on aerodynamics plus powertrain and systems to better use the tyres.
  • The package will undergo FIA and ACO approval and Balance of Performance evaluation, with wind-tunnel work now conducted at the full-scale Windshear facility.
  • The move follows a 2025 campaign constrained by BoP and a Le Mans top-speed shortfall as Toyota targets a stronger 2026 season.