We wait all these years for a homologation special (Toyota Yaris GR-4), only for the WRC to switch to spaceframe chassis...
For me, unless moving to spaceframe chassis definitely brings in more manufacturers, like Suburu coming in with a scaled down Impre(tend)za(?), I'll personally really lament losing the only real tie to production road cars. Part of the appeal for me is manufacturers having to transform what they're sending down production line into what we see out on the stages.
Come on, no manufacturer have been building pefrormance cars to suit WRC conversion for more than a decade. This concept has been long dead.
I'm not an expert, but it's his first season coming into 4WD and his goal is to gain experience, obviously.
If he had more complete programme, there would the pressure to get results, even if...
Program is public. https://toyotagazooracing.com/challengeprogram_rally/calendar/2026/ and press on Global
Upcoming events.
May 22–24 Royal Rally of Scandinavia (Sweden) ERC
June...
Agree. But details remain to be official about his programme. Or are they publical?
You can do tests on a 5 K stage over and over again, just to learn driving smart and skillful. Or you let him...
Jasper is very good and talented driver. I have nothing against him. I am happy he is part of Toyota programme. It will help him also to cover the costs for his improvement. Only what I am...
Anyone have the Dirtfish Patreon to get the full story on Tanak testing the 2027 Toyota and possible return to the Team ?
WRC Testing