Toyota Gazoo Racing has unveiled a striking new GR Yaris Rally1 livery for the 2026 World Rally Championship season, marking a bold evolution in design and performance as the team defends its manufacturers’ title.
This reveal, centered around a vibrant red-dominant colour design, signals the team’s intent to dominate the final Rally1 era before the WRC transitions to new regulations, captivating fans with aerodynamic refinements and a fresh visual identity that pays homage to its rally heritage.
The new GR Yaris Rally1 livery stands out as the most immediate and eye-catching change, departing dramatically from the black and silver schemes that defined recent seasons.
Red now commands the forefront, with a dynamic blend of black rear sections, white stripes sweeping across the bodywork, and subtle accents that enhance visibility under rally lights and high-speed cameras.
This design choice not only refreshes Toyota’s on-track presence but also aligns with sponsor branding, making the cars instantly recognizable in broadcasts and social media highlights worldwide.
Unlike the heat-mitigating silver used in hotter rallies previously, the 2026 palette prioritizes boldness, extending even to the TGR WRT2 cars like Sami Pajari’s entry, ensuring a unified team aesthetic that amplifies Toyota’s marketing reach.
Aerodynamic updates accompany the new livery, featuring refined wings, reshaped body panels, and larger side scoops to optimize airflow, reduce drag, and improve downforce—crucial for maintaining stability on high-speed jumps and tight hairpins.
As the last season under current Rally1 rules before anticipated 2027 hybrid evolutions, 2026 holds high stakes for Toyota Gazoo Racing, who boast a perfect manufacturers’ record since the class’s inception, including 12 wins from 14 rounds in 2025.
The team’s ninth overall WRC manufacturers’ title in 2025 edged them closer to Lancia’s record 10, with 102 career victories surpassing Citroën for the most in history.
As the 2026 WRC season opener in Monte Carlo looms, the team has already put together an elite lineup including record-breaking eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier who will run a partial program in 2026.
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