Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
| Category | Rally1 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Toyota | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Toyota Yaris WRC | ||||||||
| Technical specifications[1][2][3] | |||||||||
| Chassis | Tubular spaceframe | ||||||||
| Suspension | MacPherson strut | ||||||||
| Length | 4,225 mm | ||||||||
| Width | 1,875 mm | ||||||||
| Axle track | Adjustable | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | ||||||||
| Engine | Toyota GI4B 1,600 cc (97.6 cu in) I4 turbocharged direct injection 386 PS plug-in hybrid with a 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) electric motor and 3.9 kWh battery[a] transversally front-mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | 5-speed sequential manual mechanical front and rear differential | ||||||||
| Weight | 1,260 kg (1,180 kg with hybrid unit removed) | ||||||||
| Fuel | P1 Racing Fuels WRC-spec sustainable fossil-free fuel | ||||||||
| Lubricants | Mobil 1 | ||||||||
| Brakes | 300–370 mm disc brakes | ||||||||
| Tyres | |||||||||
| Clutch | Double plate sintered clutch | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | |||||||||
| Notable drivers | |||||||||
| Debut | 2022 Monte Carlo Rally | ||||||||
| First win | 2022 Rally Sweden | ||||||||
| Last win | 2025 Rally Italia Sardegna | ||||||||
| Last event | 2025 Acropolis Rally | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 3 (2022, 2023, 2024) | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 2 (2022, 2023) | ||||||||
The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 is a Rally1 car built by Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT that has been driven in the World Rally Championship since 2022. The prototype car is based on the GR Yaris production car.[4] The car won the Autosport Awards Rally Car of the Year in 2022.[5]
The Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 is an advanced iteration of the high-performance rally car, developed in compliance with the FIA Rally1 technical regulations introduced in 2022. This vehicle represents the evolution of the previous World Rally Cars, which were the pinnacle of rally racing until the end of 2021. Notably, the GR Yaris Rally1 is among the first generation of Rally1 cars to incorporate hybrid technology.
Following its debut, hybrid units were phased out due to new regulations that came into effect in 2025; however, the commitment to sustainable motorsports continues with the use of 100 percent sustainable fossil-free fuel.
The chassis of the GR Yaris Rally1 employs a spaceframe design, ensuring high safety standards for both the driver and co-driver. Features that enhance the car's driving stability, such as side skirts and a large rear wing, have been retained from its predecessor. The vehicle is equipped with a four-wheel drive transmission system, incorporating mechanical differentials at both the front and rear. The fundamental construction of the car, adhering to Rally1 regulations, includes a five-speed gearbox with a mechanical shift and a short suspension travel, consistent with specifications until 2024.
The GR YARIS Rally1 features a power unit broadly consistent with the 2024 model, utilizing a 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged engine. However, due to regulation changes, the diameter of the intake air restrictor decreased from 36 mm to 35 mm for the 2024 season. Additionally, the removal of the hybrid unit has led to a reduction in maximum output from over 500 PS to over 370 PS. This absence of a hybrid boost has necessitated adjustments to the engine's performance characteristics, resulting in changes to the exhaust system and camshafts for the 2025 model year.
A review of the gear ratios and other modifications have been implemented to optimize the vehicle's performance. Eliminating the hybrid unit has also contributed to a significant reduction in the vehicle's minimum weight, which is now 1180 kg, a decrease of 80 kg from its predecessor. Consequently, the GR YARIS Rally1 has evolved into a rally car with enhanced agility and driving performance.
World Rally Championship results
Championship titles
| Year | Title | Competitor | Entries | Wins | Podiums | Points | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers | Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 39 | 7 | 20 | 525 | [6][7] |
| FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers | Kalle Rovanperä | 13 | 6 | 8 | 255 | ||
| FIA World Rally Championship for Co-Drivers | Jonne Halttunen | 13 | 6 | 8 | 255 | ||
| 2023 | FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers | Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 39 | 8 | 17 | 548 | [8][9] |
| FIA World Rally Championship for Drivers | Kalle Rovanperä | 13 | 3 | 8 | 250 | ||
| FIA World Rally Championship for Co-Drivers | Jonne Halttunen | 13 | 3 | 8 | 250 | ||
| 2024 | FIA World Rally Championship for Manufacturers | Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT | 39 | 8 | 19 | 561 |
WRC victories
Rally results
Complete World Rally Championship results
* Season still in progress.
Notes
References
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- ^ "Car details, 2025, WRC, Toyota Gazoo Racing".
- ^ Howard, Tom (16 January 2022). "Toyota uncovers 2022 WRC Rally1 contender". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Toyota settled on final GR Yaris Hybrid spec". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 13 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- ^ Turner, Kevin (5 December 2022). "Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 wins Autosport's Rally Car of the Year Award". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ^ "Breaking: Rovanperä seals WRC crown with historic victory down under". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 2 October 2022. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "Double delight in Spain for Ogier and Toyota". wrc.com. WRC Promoter GmbH. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Wood, Ida (29 October 2023). "Rovanperä wins the 2023 World Rally Championship". dirtfish.com. DirtFish. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Howard, Tom (2 October 2023). "Toyota joins WRC royalty with manufacturers' title three-peat". autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally Sweden 2022". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Final results Rally Croatia 2022". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- ^ "Final results Rally de Portugal 2022". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ "Final results Safari Rally Kenya 2022". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Final results Rally Estonia 2022". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Final results Repco Rally New Zealand 2022". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
- ^ "Final results RallyRACC Catalunya - Costa Daurada 2022". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- ^ "Final results Rallye Automobile de Monte-Carlo 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally Guanajuato México 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 24 March 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally Croatia 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally de Portugal 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally Safari 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally Estonia 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally Finland 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ^ "Final results Acropolis Rally 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Final results Rally Japan 2023". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Final results Safari Rally Kenya 2024". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ "Final results Croatia Rally 2024". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Final results Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2024". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
- ^ "Final results ORLEN Rally Poland 2024". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Final results Tet Rally Latvia 2024". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Final results Secto Rally Finland 2024". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Final results Rally Chile BIOBÍO". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Final results FORUM8 Rally Japan 2024". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ "Final results Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo 2025". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Final results Rally Sweden 2025". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 16 February 2025.
- ^ "Final results Safari Rally Kenya 2025". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
- ^ "Final results Rally Islas Canarias - Rally of Spain 2025". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Final results Vodafone Rally de Portugal 2025". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ^ "Final results Rally Italia Sardegna 2025". eWRC-results.com. Retrieved 8 June 2025.