Morizo shakes Monaco with the sound of hydrogen
- Morizo, aka Akio Toyoda, demonstrates the potential of hydrogen fuel in World Rally
- GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept makes its first appearance on the famous Monaco circuit
- Demonstration illustrates Toyota’s vision for World Rally, World Endurance and World Rally Raid competition
The GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept made its debut at the famous Monaco grand prix circuit, driven by Morizo, aka Akio Toyoda.
At Toyota, the development of H2-fuelled race and rally cars continues at pace and Akio Toyoda has regularly demonstrated the technology to highlight the rapid progress that is being made.
His previous appearances include the WRC Ypres Rally in August 2022 in a Hydrogen-Engine GR Yaris; the 100th anniversary of Le Mans in June 2023 in a GR Corolla H2 Concept; and many Super Taikyu endurance races in Japan in both gas and liquid-hydrogen prototype GR Corolla race cars.
This week he took the opportunity to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen in front of many motorsport stakeholders in Monte Carlo.
“It is a great honour to be able to drive the Monaco circuit in a hydrogen rally car,” he said.
The motivation is clear: how to secure the key emotional dimension of noise made by high-performance race and rally cars in a carbon-neutral future.
Toyoda added: “Hydrogen is a very important element in motorsports and hydrogen engines are extremely well-suited to racing. I hope people can understand our intention and will support us in this activity for the future of motorsport.”
With already announced development programmes, the agreement of standards and regulations, and an increasing number of participants, the hope is that hydrogen will form a key part of the future for the World Rally Chamionship (WRC), World Endurance Championship (WEC) and World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).
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