Looking to the future direction of motorsport, it may be important to consider what the manufacturers are advocating and which direction that are investing in. This weekend Toyota will promote a hydrogen theme at the Goodwood meeting in the South of England, highlighting which direction that they are heading down and investing into for future participation in motorsport.
Toyota Gazoo Racing’s participation will highlight its multi-technology path for motorsport to progress towards a sustainable, zero carbon future while maintaining the excitement and spectacle enjoyed by fans around the world. This includes the use of sustainable, carbon-neutral e-fuel in its current competition cars and demonstrations of how the potential of hydrogen might be realised in the future.
The hydrogen-powered GR Yaris H2 will demonstrate the carbon neutral hydrogen combustion engine technology Toyota is developing with the aim of maintaining the speed, sound and feel of high-performance motorsports for drivers and spectators alike.
The hydrogen theme will also be showcased in the Goodwood debut of the GR H2 Racing Concept. Unveiled by Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda at this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours, this hydrogen-engine prototype has been developed with future competition in its sights, notably a future top H2 category at the legendary endurance race. It will be on static display at the festival, together with the GR010 HYBRID.
Goodwood will also welcome the European debut of the Toyota Mirai Sport Concept, a concept study for a sports version of the pioneering hydrogen fuel cell electric sedan. Previously revealed at the Fuji 24 Hours race in Japan, it features powerful new front styling with a deep diffuser, gloss-black exterior details, lowered suspension and 21-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport S tyres.
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