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About
Toyota Racing

TOYOTA RACING is a wholly owned subsidiary of TOYOTA Motor Corporation, established in Cologne, Germany, with a simulation branch in the UK, and premises in Italy.

The Cologne facility is home to TOYOTA RACING’s FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) team and birthplace of the GR YARIS Rally1 engine which competes in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). It is also a TOYOTA Technical Centre and supports TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s customer racing activities by developing the GR Supra GT4 car, and the engine for the GR YARIS Rally2.

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Supporting TGR
in the WRC

The World Rally Championship (WRC) offers a unique mix of terrain and conditions which makes it an ideal arena to learn about the world's roads. TOYOTA has a long and illustrious history in rallying, currently holding the record for most WRC wins. TOYOTA RACING supports the championship-winning TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team by developing and building the 1.6-litre four-cylinder engines that power the GR YARIS Rally1.
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Supporting TGR
in Customer Racing

TOYOTA RACING plays a pivotal role in supporting TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s Customer Racing projects, ensuring private teams can compete at the highest level with factory-backed expertise. This includes delivering technical and operational support to Akkodis ASP, which races the Lexus RC F GT3 in WEC. TOYOTA RACING also develops and constructs the GR Supra GT4 EVO2 and builds the engine for the GR Yaris Rally2 car.
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Sustainability

TOYOTA RACING is committed to developing sustainable solutions for its on-site operations, as well as demonstrating technology to promote sustainability in motorsports.

Guided by the TOYOTA Environmental Challenge 2050, TOYOTA RACING has an action plan to contribute to this challenge.
The Cologne facility is accelerating towards this goal through updated infrastructure – such as a new central cooling facility, hydrogen engine test beds and planned solar panel installation – alongside strengthened programmes for sustainable operations.
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Factory / Facility

Operating to the highest standards with no compromise on quality or functionality, TOYOTA RACING’s Cologne facility features comprehensive technology and expertise for automotive research and development.

From design through to development, testing and production, TOYOTA RACING contributes to the future on the road and on track, for TOYOTA and beyond. Advanced development tools include two wind tunnels, driving simulators, and detailed test rigs to analyse everything from engines and full chassis to individual components, while precision production technology brings a design to reality in a range of materials.

Careers

TOYOTA RACING offers a fast-paced, innovative environment at the cutting edge of automotive and motorsport development, where a commitment to excellence is nurtured and rewarded.

Working with the latest tools and technologies within an open, collaborative atmosphere, our dedicated staff of around 400 in Cologne, Germany push the limits with their winning mentality and team spirit. Discover more about our comprehensive benefits package, development opportunities and job vacancies on our careers website.
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Sustainability

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Facility

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Careers

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