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Toyota Racing Announces 2027 WRC Effort and Celica Return

1 report, 1 independent Updated Tue 00:00
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What happened

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Toyota confirmed that the Celica will return to the automaker’s family, though its initial appearance will be in motorsport. Toyota Racing and Gazoo Racing Toyota will enter two models in the 2027 World Rally Championship, one of which will be a Toyota GR Celica. Elfyn Evans will lead Toyota Racing’s WRC effort, joined by Oliver Solberg and Sami Pajari. A Celica WRC car is expected to be ready by late January for the Rally Monte Carlo.

From roadandtrack.com

Why it matters

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The entry into the World Rally Championship marks a strategic move by Toyota to utilize motorsport for brand visibility. The Celica’s return, even in a racing format, signals a renewed focus on the model line within the company’s portfolio. Tom Fowler, technical director of Toyota Gazoo Racing, noted that regulations have changed to allow for variant models if main mechanical components remain identical.

From roadandtrack.com

Who's involved

  • ToyotaJapanese multinational automotive manufacturer making the Celica return.
  • Sami PajariFinnish rally driver joining the Toyota Racing WRC team.
  • Oliver SolbergSwedish-Norwegian motorsports competitor joining the Toyota Racing WRC team.
  • Elfyn EvansBritish racing driver appointed to head up Toyota Racing’s WRC effort.
  • Tom FowlerTechnical director of Toyota Gazoo Racing who commented on WRC regulations.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ToyotaSpeculative

    The company might see increased brand visibility and consumer demand due to the Celica’s return and WRC participation.

  • Sami PajariSpeculative

    Sami Pajari could see increased revenue from contracts and sponsorships related to his participation in the WRC.

  • Oliver SolbergSpeculative

    Oliver Solberg could see increased revenue from contracts and sponsorships related to his participation in the WRC.

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