Toyota Confirms No F1 Return as Power Unit Supplier or Team Despite New Haas Partnership

Toyota dismisses the possibility of re-entering F1 either as an engine supplier or as a complete team, despite their agreement with Haas.

Toyota has firmly stated that they have no intentions of coming back to Formula 1 either as an engine supplier or as a full-fledged F1 team, even though they have entered into a technical collaboration with Haas.

On Friday morning, Haas introduced a new collaboration with the Japanese company Toyota.

Toyota last participated in Formula 1 racing in 2009 before withdrawing from the competition.

During their time in F1, spanning 140 races, they did not secure a single victory but managed to finish in the top three on

Toyota is set to aid Haas with technical support across several domains in the coming years, while Ferrari will still maintain its role as a principal ally.

Masaya Kaji, the general manager of motorsport engineering at Toyota Gazoo Racing, has stated that they have no intentions of making a comeback to Formula 1, whether in the capacity of providing engines or participating as a complete team.

"At the current time, we don't have any intentions to get involved in providing power units," he stated.

"Currently, there's no intention to establish our own Formula 1 team. Right now, partnering with Haas is the optimal decision for us."

Haas leader Ayao Komatsu pinpointed several crucial aspects where Toyota could provide instant assistance to the squad.

Komatsu revealed to Crash.net during the Dutch Grand Prix in August that without the proper investment, the team's highest possible position in the constructors' championship would be seventh.

"Komatsu clarified, "This isn't a temporary initiative. We selected specific projects to begin with due to the clear understanding of our deficiencies, the fields where we're not yet equipped, and the domains where TGR already possesses expertise."

"Clearly, we are prioritizing the project that immediately presents the most significant impact and urgency."

"However, I believe that as our collaboration progresses, we'll develop a deeper mutual understanding and discover numerous opportunities for cooperation."

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