Toyota introduces reliability updates to WEC hypercar following Austin heartbreak
Following its late-race drama at the Austin, Toyota has reworked parts of the hydraulic system and the software code for its Le Mans-winning TR010 Hybrid ahead of the 6 Hours of Fuji. The #7 Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries was leading the World Endurance Championship's Lone Star Le Mans when a hydraulic failure forced de Vries back into the pits, retiring the car ...…
Toyota has revamped the hydraulic system and software code for its TR010 Hybrid, following a disappointing Austin race. In the 6 Hours of Fuji, the Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries was leading until a hydraulic failure forced de Vries to pit, handing back the lead just 10 minutes from the finish. Meanwhile, the Toyota shared by Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa was disqualified due to a pitlane speed violation.
Toyota Racing vice-president Kazuki Nakajima confirmed the updated hydraulic system component, while technical director David Floury did not disclose further details, stating that the changes should prevent recurrence. Toyota's Kazuki Nakajima expressed disappointment at the performance, highlighting that both cars had major issues: one experienced a speed overshoot leading to a penalty, and the other underwent a hydraulic failure.
The team's focus now shifts to the title battle, with the #7 and #8 Toyota cars, along with #15 BMW and Ferrari 499Ps, still in contention. Nyck de Vries, one of the drivers, remains optimistic about the upcoming Fuji race, emphasizing the importance of home support and execution.
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