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Toyotas Enduring Dominance: From Heartbreak to Hypercar Success

Toyotas journey in the World Endurance Championship since 2012 has been a rollercoaster of triumphs and setbacks. Starting late with the TS030 Hybrid, they faced early crashes and breakdowns but quickly bounced back, securing their first win in 2012. By 2013, they were challenging Audi at Le Mans, showcasing resilience and grit.

The pain of near misses and retirements, such as the power loss in 2016 and multiple retirements in 2017, was alleviated by signing Fernando Alonso in 2018. This move sparked a dominant run, culminating in a one-two finish and breaking the curse.

Transitioning to the Hypercar era, Toyota was first with the GR010 in 2021, winning five straight Le Mans races until Ferraris 499 P took over in 2023. Now, with the TR010 Hybrid ready for Imola, Toyotas drivers like Kazuki Nakajima are poised to challenge for the top spot once again, backed by strong support from Japan and Akio Toyoda.

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