Toyota was quick to play down the significance of setting the fastest time with its #8 GR010 Hybrid during the 2025 Le Mans Test Day. Still, Toyota sees areas for improvement.

The new concept measures 5,100 mm (200.8 inches) long and 2,050 mm (80.7 inches) wide, figures identical to its predecessor and slightly bigger compared to the GR010 Hybrid racecar it is based on.

Brendon Hartley led the way aboard the #8 Toyota GR010 HYBRID Le Mans Hypercar with a 3m26.246s set early in the second of two three-hours sessions on the full Circuit de la Sarthe at Le Mans.

Toyota is preparing to usher its Gazoo Racing (GR) performance lineup into the hybrid era with a new electrified powertrain to ensure its high-performance models continue to thrive into the future.

Toyota GR LH2 Racing Concept uses a hydrogen engine paired with a hybrid system. The concept is based on the GR010 Hybrid that races at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.