Morizo Shakes Monaco with the Sound of Hydrogen
- Morizo, aka Akio Toyoda, demonstrates the potential of H2 in World Rally
- GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept makes its premiere on the famous Monaco circuit
- Illustrates Toyota’s vision for World Rally, World Endurance and World Rally Raid
The GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept made its debut at the famous Monaco grands prix circuit at the hands of 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.
For instance, Akio participated at the WRC Ypres Rally in August 2022 in a Hydrogen-Engine GR Yaris, at the 100th anniversary of Le Mans in June 2023 in a GR Corolla H2 Concept and in many Super Taikyu races in Japan in both gas- and liquid-hydrogen prototype GR Corollas.
Now came the chance to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen in front of many motorsport stakeholders in Monte Carlo.
Akio Toyoda, said:
It is a great honour to be able to drive the Monaco circuit in a hydrogen rally car”
The motivation is clear: how to secure the key emotional dimension of high-performance noise in a carbon-neutral future.
Akio continues,
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 WRC, WEC and W2RC [World Rally, World Endurance and World Rally Raid].
The GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept, at the hands of Morizo, certainly shows the potential.
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Morizo Shakes Monaco with the Sound of Hydrogen, source
