Just days after being crowned WEC Champions, Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled its lineup for the 2025 World Endurance Championship season, and Formula 1 fans won’t be disappointed!
Once again, the Japanese brand is fielding a strong lineup of proven drivers. With talents like Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi, and Sébastien Buemi, Toyota seems determined to defend its title at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and continue shining in endurance racing.
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A trio of drivers ready for battle in car #7
In car #7, we’ve got Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries. They enjoyed the victory in the 2024 season, so these three drivers are more determined than ever to push the GR010 HYBRID to the limits and chase more podium finishes in 2025, even a victory at the 24h of Le Mans! With Kobayashi both driver and team director, the goal is clear: keep the team united and focused, especially with the growing competition in the Hypercar class (next season, we will see more team in the highest class: Aston Martin is joining the game) “We fight every race to push our limits,” Kobayashi says, confident his team can fight for the top spots. Conway, who’s already competed twice in the Indianapolis 500, brings a wealth of experience, while Nyck de Vries, after leaving Formula 1, is ready to make his mark in this new challenge, having struggled to adjust to F1’s unique demands.
F1 veterans in car #8 return
In car #8, the trio of Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa, already two-time world champions, is determined to come back stronger in 2025. After a mixed 2024 season, Swiss veteran Buemi says he is “very happy” to continue this journey with a team he considers family. For Hartley, the lessons from last season will help improve their game to face the new teams joining the category. Hirakawa, for his part, is ready to fight for every win, motivated by Toyota’s unwavering support. For this car, Buemi and Hartley also raced in Formula 1 a few years ago, between 2009 and 2017.
New challenges and big ambitions for 2025
The 2025 season won’t be easy for Toyota, with even more competitors in the Hypercar class. Despite this, the Japanese team remains calm and confident thanks to thorough preparation and ultra-modern facilities, including their base near Silverstone. Drivers of the #7 and #8 cars are clearly focused on the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the main goal, while also aiming for a solid season across the eight planned races, from Qatar in February through to November. As a reminder, even though Scuderia Ferrari has won the last two editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it is Toyota that has dominated the World Endurance Championship without question since 2018.
This article explores Toyota Gazoo Racing’s ambitious 2025 lineup in the World Endurance Championship. With seasoned F1 veterans at the wheel, Toyota aims to maintain its winning streak in the Hypercar class. The team is more united than ever, ready to face new challengers and eager to capture victory at Le Mans in June.
Source: Toyota Gazoo Racing
