WRC, Sportrik Media – Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, reigning champions of the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC), has unveiled a new livery for the 2026 season ahead of the Monte Carlo Rally starting January 22, blending visual identity with technical strategy in their title defence.
The updated palette — striking red, black, and white — replaces the darker schemes of the prior seasons, aiming to boost brand visibility and support interior thermal management, an evolutionary response to the silver scheme trialled in 2025 that introduced cabin heat challenges. This reflects Toyota’s strategic balance of aesthetics with functional aerodynamics under Rally1 regulations.
The five primary drivers — Sébastien Ogier, Elfyn Evans, Oliver Solberg, Takamoto Katsuta, and Sami Pajari — will compete in the striking Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, underscoring Toyota’s technical commitment in the final year of the current regulatory framework.
Statistically, Toyota enters 2026 on a high, with dominant 2025 victories and a ninth manufacturer title, closing in on historical marks in WRC. Surface adaptability and year-round consistency form the strategic backbone, equipping Toyota to counter rivals such as Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT and M-Sport Ford WRT.
Team technical director Tom Fowler stressed that “we see significant areas for development in aerodynamics and transmission components for 2026,” signaling a pursuit of measurable performance advantages. This statement highlights Toyota’s technical trajectory beyond a mere visual overhaul.
With its bold new livery and sharp technical approach, Toyota positions itself as a central force at the start of the 2026 WRC season. The changes send a clear message that competitive dominance will be underlined from the Monte Carlo Rally, integrating aesthetics, technical detail, and strategy. For full team profile, see https://sportrik.com/en/profil/toyota-gazoo-racing-wrt.
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