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Toyota shows a strong performance after the pre-test for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2026, but remains skeptical about the competition. Technical director David Floury warns that some top teams may be hiding their true speed. Despite having the best long run and average times, he does not trust the performance figures of other teams. Toyota has extensively updated its GR010 Hybrid, which will compete as the TR010 Hybrid in 2026, with the aim of reducing aerodynamic drag. Floury notes that there are indications that some manufacturers are concealing their actual performance in speed measurements.
An incident overshadows the test day: Ryo Hirakawa collides with an LMP2 vehicle but remains uninjured. The chassis of the Toyota #8 is undamaged and quickly returns to the track. Race engineer Ryan Dingle reports a successful test, with 90 percent of the planned tests completed. The new aerodynamic updates are already making an impact, especially in fast corners. The focus on performance and data correlation from the simulator promises an exciting season.
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