Known as the most punishing circuit in the world, the Nürburgring, a.k.a. the Green Hell, is located in Germany.
One lap is approximately 25 km, with an elevation difference of 300 m. In some undulating sections of the course, cars briefly lift off the ground.
The road is narrow overall, with limited escape zones. With over 170 corners, many sections have consecutive corners with no visibility of what is ahead.
For these reasons, the Nürburgring is a demanding course for both cars and drivers.
A car that can take on the Nürburgring can handle any road easily.
Known as a holy land for car development, many auto manufacturers use it as a test course.
This is where, after six years away, Morizo came to participate in the annual 24-hour endurance race, the Nürburgring 24 Hours.
Why did he return to the Nürburgring? And why is he here this time as TOYOTA GAZOO ROOKIE Racing (TG-RR), instead of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing?
Morizo, also known as Chairman Akio Toyoda, says, “I want everyone to remember the starting point of making ever-better cars by participating in the Nürburgring.”
A key part of that starting point was Morizo’s mentor and master test driver, the late Hiromu Naruse.
What did each member learn from the race, and what ideals did the team inherit?
We closely followed the team through their first Nürburgring challenge in six years.
