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| Predecessor = [[Toyota Corolla WRC]] ([[1997 World Rally Championship season|1997]]—[[1999 World Rally Championship season|1999]]) |
| Predecessor = [[Toyota Corolla WRC]] ([[1997 World Rally Championship season|1997]]—[[1999 World Rally Championship season|1999]]) |
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The '''Toyota Yaris WRC''' is a [[World Rally Car]] designed by [[Toyota Motorsport GmbH]] to compete in the [[World Rally Championship]].<ref name="testing italy">{{cite news|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113005|title=Toyota start testing Yaris WRC ahead of potential return|first=David|last=Evans|work=Autosport.com|publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group|Haymarket Publications]]|date=19 March 2014|accessdate=21 March 2014}}</ref> The car is based on the [[Toyota Yaris]], and will be the first car [[Toyota]] have competed with in the WRC since withdrawing from the championship at the end of the [[1999 World Rally Championship season|1999 season]] to focus on their [[Le Mans Prototype]] and [[Formula One]] programmes. |
The '''Toyota Yaris WRC''' is a [[World Rally Car]] designed by [[Toyota Motorsport GmbH]] to compete in the [[World Rally Championship]].<ref name="testing italy">{{cite news|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113005|title=Toyota start testing Yaris WRC ahead of potential return|first=David|last=Evans|work=Autosport.com|publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group|Haymarket Publications]]|date=19 March 2014|accessdate=21 March 2014}}</ref> The car is based on the [[Toyota Yaris]], and will be the first car [[Toyota]] have competed with in the WRC since withdrawing from the championship at the end of the [[1999 World Rally Championship season|1999 season]] to focus on their [[Le Mans Prototype]] and [[Formula One]] programmes. |
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The car entered its testing and development phase in March 2014,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113043|title=Photos: Toyota tests new Yaris WRC for first time in Italy|first=David|last=Evans|work=Autosport.com|publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group|Haymarket Publications]]|date=20 March 2014|accessdate=21 March 2014}}</ref> ahead of its début in the [[2017 World Rally Championship|2017 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Toyota announces WRC return in 2017|url=http://blog.toyota.co.uk/toyota-wrc-2017-return|website=Toyota GB Blog|publisher=Toyota GB|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref> Development and operation of the cars will be overseen by four-time World Drivers' Champion [[Tommi Mäkinen]],<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/07/07/tommi-makinen-to-head-up-toyotas-wrc-bid/|title=Tommi Mäkinen to head up Toyota's WRC bid|work=speedcafe.com|date=7 July 2015}}</ref> and entered under the banner of Toyota |
The car entered its testing and development phase in March 2014,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113043|title=Photos: Toyota tests new Yaris WRC for first time in Italy|first=David|last=Evans|work=Autosport.com|publisher=[[Haymarket Media Group|Haymarket Publications]]|date=20 March 2014|accessdate=21 March 2014}}</ref> ahead of its début in the [[2017 World Rally Championship|2017 season]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Toyota announces WRC return in 2017|url=http://blog.toyota.co.uk/toyota-wrc-2017-return|website=Toyota GB Blog|publisher=Toyota GB|accessdate=11 February 2015}}</ref> Development and operation of the cars will be overseen by four-time World Drivers' Champion [[Tommi Mäkinen]],<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/07/07/tommi-makinen-to-head-up-toyotas-wrc-bid/|title=Tommi Mäkinen to head up Toyota's WRC bid|work=speedcafe.com|date=7 July 2015}}</ref> and entered under the banner of Toyota GAZOO Racing. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 14:34, 17 April 2016
| Category | World Rally Car |
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| Constructor | Toyota |
| Predecessor | Toyota Corolla WRC (1997—1999) |
| Technical specifications | |
| Engine | Toyota Motorsport 1.6 L (98 cu in) |
| Competition history | |
| Notable entrants |  Toyota GAZOO Racing |
The Toyota Yaris WRC is a World Rally Car designed by Toyota Motorsport GmbH to compete in the World Rally Championship.[1] The car is based on the Toyota Yaris, and will be the first car Toyota have competed with in the WRC since withdrawing from the championship at the end of the 1999 season to focus on their Le Mans Prototype and Formula One programmes.
The car entered its testing and development phase in March 2014,[2] ahead of its début in the 2017 season.[3] Development and operation of the cars will be overseen by four-time World Drivers' Champion Tommi Mäkinen,[4] and entered under the banner of Toyota GAZOO Racing.
See also
References
- ^ Evans, David (19 March 2014). "Toyota start testing Yaris WRC ahead of potential return". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ Evans, David (20 March 2014). "Photos: Toyota tests new Yaris WRC for first time in Italy". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ "Toyota announces WRC return in 2017". Toyota GB Blog. Toyota GB. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
- ^ "Tommi Mäkinen to head up Toyota's WRC bid". speedcafe.com. 7 July 2015.