Toyota Clinches Fifth Consecutive Manufacturers’ Title
Toyota Gazoo Racing continues its reign in the World Rally Championship (WRC), securing its fifth consecutive manufacturers’ title following an impressive one-two finish at the Central European Rally. Kalle Rovanperä claimed his second asphalt victory of the season, while teammate Elfyn Evans finished second, returning to the top of the drivers’ standings. The points earned in Central Europe were enough to seal the championship for Toyota ahead of schedule.
Rovanperä Keeps Toyota’s Winning Formula Under Wraps
After the rally, Rovanperä was asked what lies behind Toyota’s continued success. The Finn responded with a smile, “Well, it’s a secret, so I’m not going to tell you that,” prompting laughter among reporters.
Praise for a Team Effort
Switching to a more serious tone, Rovanperä credited Toyota’s collective strength for the team’s dominance.
“It’s clear that the team is doing an absolutely brilliant job. We have the fastest and most reliable car in all conditions. And as a driver, I can say that our drivers have done their jobs excellently,” he said.
Toyota’s success has indeed been a team effort, with Sébastien Ogier winning five rallies this season, Rovanperä three, and Evans two.
“We’ve all won rallies and done a good job. This is a real team effort – that’s exactly what makes results like this possible,” Rovanperä added.
Reliability and Teamwork at the Core
Rovanperä highlighted that consistent reliability has been key to Toyota’s sustained dominance.
“Without a good car or a good team around you, you can’t achieve anything. The team has done an excellent job this year, kept everything under control – and the rest will follow,” he concluded.
Toyota’s combination of driver excellence, engineering precision, and teamwork continues to set the benchmark in the WRC, reaffirming the manufacturer’s position at the top of world rallying.
