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Toyota updates TR010 Hybrid following issues in Austin race

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Toyota updates TR010 Hybrid following issues in Austin race

Summary

Toyota Racing has implemented updates to the hydraulic system and software of its TR010 Hybrid in response to recent issues at the Lone Star Le Mans in Austin. The #7 Toyota, driven by Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries, was forced to retire due to a hydraulic failure while leading the race, and the #8 car incurred a pitlane speed violation. Technical director David Floury confirmed that both problems have been addressed ahead of the upcoming 6 Hours of Fuji. The team aims to recover after the setbacks, with drivers tied on points for the championship and hoping for better fortune at their home track.

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By the Numbers

•Toyota updates hydraulic system and software for TR010 Hybrid.
•The #7 car retired in Austin due to hydraulic failure.
•The #8 car faced a pitlane speed violation during the race.
•Drivers tied on points ahead of the 6 Hours of Fuji.
•Toyota has historically performed well at Fuji, winning nine of ten races since 2012.

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What they're saying

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Following its late-race drama at the Austin, Toyota has reworked parts of the hydraulic system and the software code for its Le Mans-winning TR010 Hybrid ahead of the World Endurance Championship's Fuji 6 Hours. The #7 Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries was leading the Lone Star Le Mans when a hydraulic failure forced de Vries back into the pits, retiring the car just 10 ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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Following its late-race drama at the Austin, Toyota has reworked parts of the hydraulic system and the software code for its Le Mans-winning TR010 Hybrid ahead of the 6 Hours of Fuji. The #7 Toyota of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi, and Nyck de Vries was leading the World Endurance Championship's Lone Star Le Mans when a hydraulic failure forced de Vries back into the pits, retiring the car ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com