Toyota reveals plans for hydrogen Le Mans prototype

Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda presented the new GR H2 Racing Concept at today’s ACO pre-Le Mans press conference, reaffirming the automotive giant’s intention to compete in the FIA WEC’s (and Le Mans 24 Hours’) forthcoming category for hydrogen race cars which is expected to debut in 2026.

The GR H2 Racing Concept is a prototype powered by a hydrogen combustion engine, and is on display at the new “Hydrogen Village” at the Circuit de la Sarthe for the rest of the Le Mans 24 Hours weekend.

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Toyota’s news follows a recent announcement from the Automobile Club de l’Ouest that hydrogen-engine vehicles will be allowed to compete, in addition to the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles which were already confirmed to be eligible.

“We look forward to our new GR H2 race car in view of the new Le Mans H2 class in the future,” Toyoda said. “We look forward to our new GR H2 race car in view of the new Le Mans H2 class in the future. This is indeed a special day for Toyota and an even more meaningful one for Le Mans.”