Toyota Racing pit garage

The race is over for Toyota Racing at the 80th 24 Hours of Le Mans. After being pushed right to the back of the LMP1 class after a protracted repair session, the #7 car was forced to retire with further issues. We will update you with the details shortly.

Update: 05:00 CET: Our final race report is now available after the break.

Anthony Davidson on the grid

I’d like to start this post with the following statement from Toyota Racing regarding Anthony Davidson‘s accident about three hours ago:

“Anthony Davidson was taken to the circuit medical centre following his accident during the Le Mans 24 Hours. Doctors at the circuit have confirmed that Anthony is suffering from shock and back pain, however there are no signs of any injuries and he is walking and talking with no problems. He will be taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks but the team is relieved and happy to hear he is okay. Further updates will follow in due course.”

Update: 00:30 CET: Anthony’s team mates Stéphane Sarrazin and Sébastien Buemi have visited him in a local hospital where he is undergoing precautionary checks. He will stay there until Monday.

We’re all very happy to hear that he is OK and we wish Anthony all the very best! Our report after 8 hours after the break.

Alex Wurz two times Le Mans winner

As Friday’s Toyota Racing press conference, Toyota TS030 HYBRID car #7 driver Alex Wurz - former F1 driver and two time Le Mans winner – gave us some of his time to explore yet another insight into the team’s current progress after a very impressive qualifying result for the team’s first time out – 3rd and 5th on the start grid. Interview in full after the break.

Kazuki Nakajima ACO Rookie of the Year

We’re just a few hours away from the big event: the 80th 24 Hours of Le Mans. Coming up are two interviews with the drivers of our #7 Toyota TS030 HYBRID racer. First up is Kazuki Nakajima who just received the ACO “Rookie of the Year” award at Friday’s really wet and cold Drivers’ Parade in the city centre of Le Mans in front of thousands of fans. You can check out the interview after the break.

Sébastien and Stéphane on the pit wall

With the final two of three qualifying sessions completed yesterday for the 80th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota Racing TS030 HYBRID will start from 3rd and 5th places for the team’s first ever race. The air is thick with excitement – and moisture at the time of writing on Friday – even after two days and six hours worth of qualifying at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Qualifying report after the break.