Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand 2026 has arrived, featuring the use of E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel to support carbon emission reduction and reliance on domestic energy sources. It is expected to help stimulate the regional economy and tourism.
Mr. Noriaki Yamashita, President of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., together with Mr. Prutirat Rattanakul Seriringrit, President of the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, and Mr. Supakorn Rattanaworaha, Senior Vice President of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., announced the Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand 2026 event. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Toyota motorsports in Thailand, reinforcing commitment to advancing automotive technology, vehicles, and personnel from the racetrack to practical use.
Toyota is ready to promote diverse energy use, with its race cars supporting alternative fuels such as E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel. This aligns with the goal to reduce carbon emissions and increase reliance on domestic energy sources, demonstrating that Toyota vehicles can operate on all fuel types while maintaining excellent performance and efficiency.
For Toyota, motorsport is the foundation for building better vehicles. The company has expanded collaborations with partners through various global competitions, pushing limits on different tracks alongside continuous technology development.
- YARIS One Make Race Hatchback ECO Car: The popular Toyota YARIS with a 1,200 cc Dual VVT-i gasoline engine, designed for entry-level racers.
- Hilux REVO One Make Race: Thrilling performance from the tough pickup truck powered by a 2,400 cc GD Super Power common rail diesel engine.
- Corolla ALTIS GR Sport One Make Race: Exciting power from the 1,800 cc Dual VVT-i gasoline engine with TNGA chassis structure.
- Yaris ATIV Lady One Make Race: Powered by the 1,200 cc Dual VVT-i gasoline engine, this ECO Sedan is currently very popular.
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Thailand 2026 competition will be held across four provinces with five races nationwide, detailed as follows:
Race 1: 1-5 July 2026 at Bangsaen Circuit, Chonburi.
Race 2: 29-30 August 2026 at Phuket Circuit.
Races 3 and 4: 24-27 September 2026 at Buriram Circuit.
Race 5 (Final): 21-22 November 2026 at Chiang Mai Circuit.
Toyota continues vehicle development under real racing conditions, collaborating with Thai engineers from Toyota Motor Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TMA) to concretely promote alternative energy use in motorsports. Toyota race cars support alternative fuels E20 gasohol and B20 biodiesel, aligning with carbon emission reduction and domestic energy reliance strategies.
Using alternative fuels in racing not only showcases Toyota vehicles' performance and durability but also proves automotive technology development can transfer from the racetrack to everyday use under the Carbon Neutral Mobility vision, aiming for a sustainable future travel society.
Toyota believes motorsport is not only a speed arena but also a vital platform for developing technology, alternative energy, and environmentally friendly innovations to truly benefit general consumers.
1. Developing HEV vehicles by entering them in competitions.
2. Developing Hilux Travo for competition in the Asian Cross Country Rally (AXCR).
3. Continuously promoting alternative energy use under Carbon Neutral Mobility by entering Yaris Carbon Neutral Fuel and Yaris ATIV Carbon Neutral Fuel in One Make Race (OMR) events.
Additionally, electric vehicle performance is showcased through the bZ4X and Travo-e models, reflecting the potential of future technology.