TOYOTA GAZOO Racing can take inspiration from previous successes when the second half of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season begins with the 6 Hours of São Paulo on 13 July.
The Interlagos circuit has witnessed significant milestones in the team’s WEC history, from its maiden victory in 2012, to securing the manufacturers’ World Champions for the first time two years later. Last year’s successful title challenge was strengthened by a dominant performance there, with pole position and victory.
“Last year we had a strong race from both cars and that gives us some confidence for the weekend,” commented Hartley. “Interlagos is one of the highlights of our season because we get huge support from Toyota do Brasil, the fans at the circuit are incredible and the atmosphere is really special. Obviously, after Le Mans, we all want a strong result to start the second half of the season with a positive result. “
After two pole positions, two wins and three podium finishes in its four visits to date, the 6 Hours of São Paulo offers the team an opportunity to return to the front of a highly competitive Hypercar field, which features 18 cars from eight manufacturers.
The anti-clockwise 4.309km circuit, officially named the Autodromo José Carlos Pace after the São Paulo-born former Le Mans and Formula 1 driver, is the spiritual home of Brazilian motorsports and has held four WEC races since the series returned in 2012.
Track action begins with Friday’s two 90-minute free practice sessions before a final one-hour on Saturday morning. The starting order will be determined by qualifying and Hyperpole, which begin for Hypercars at 3.25pm (8.25pm CEST) on Saturday, while the race itself starts at 11.30am (4.30pm CEST) on Sunday 13 July.
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