Akio Toyoda comment for Rally Islas Canarias

I would also like to thank everyone on the team for delivering a 1-2-3-4 finish.
Oliver, too, kept Seb under pressure until the final day, chasing him with only a few seconds between them.
 
This rally was made possible by the “overall strength of the entire team,” something that cannot be achieved by the car alone or the drivers alone. Again, thank you to everyone on the team.
 
The close battle for victory between the very experienced Seb and the young Oliver was truly exciting. I heard that even while Oliver was closing in within just a few seconds, Seb continued, as he always does, to offer advice to Oliver.
 
I believe that this kind of warm knowledge sharing from Seb truly strengthens the team. It also contributes to enhancing the greatness of the sport. Thank you, Seb.
 
I also hope that Oliver’s fight for the lead with Seb, and his retirement this time, will lead to further growth for him. 
 
So far this year, Oliver has won, Elfyn has won, Takamoto has achieved back to back victories, and this time, Seb has won. Sami - keep pushing hard toward your first WRC victory!

Akio Toyoda
Chairman, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team

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