Toyota GR LH2 Racing: the hydrogen racer for Le Mans 2025 officially unveiled
Toyota has unveiled the revolutionary GR LH2 Racing car—a hydrogen-hybrid concept designed to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. The new model is based on the legendary Toyota GR010 Hybrid but features a completely redesigned powertrain and aerodynamics.
Hydrogen Hybrid: The Future of Motorsports from Toyota
The new Toyota GR LH2 Racing runs on hydrogen fuel combined with a hybrid system, making it an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional race cars. It is a continuation of the Toyota GR H2 concept, first unveiled in 2023.
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The powertrain is a hybrid, potentially featuring a 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 paired with an electric motor
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New design: the white-and-blue livery symbolizes the environmental purity of hydrogen
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Length: 5,100 mm; width: 2,050 mm—identical dimensions to the GR010 Hybrid
Le Mans 2025: The Battle of Hydrogen Technologies
Toyota is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its participation in Le Mans—the legendary 24-hour race. The GR LH2 Racing has become a symbol of the transition to alternative energy in motorsports. The Toyota Gazoo Racing team hopes to regain the dominance it lost in 2023 and 2024, when Ferrari claimed victory.
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Toyota won Le Mans five years in a row from 2018 to 2022
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The new car will be showcased on the Circuit de la Sarthe
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On June 15, 2025, a new endurance race champion will be crowned
✅ Why this matters to the automotive industry:
- Promoting alternative fuels in motorsports
- Real-world application of hydrogen technologies under extreme conditions
- Demonstration of Toyota’s technological leadership in 2025
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