Toyota has demonstrated that its new hybrid gas-electric TS030 LMP1 sports racer, entered in the 2012 World Endurance Championship, is up to the task, completing a 30-hour test at Paul Ricard race track in France.
Five different drivers shared seat-time in the new Toyota: Sébastien Buemi, Hiroaki Ishiura, Alex Wurz, Nicolas Lapierre and Kazuki Nakajima all put in stints at the helm.
“The test has been interesting and we have gained valuable experience, Alex Wurz said in a press release. ”During our endurance test we did encounter some issues but that is why we are testing.”
Toyota held the tests to test the durability of the chassis and engine, as well as the pit crew and engineering team.
