Kazuki Nakajima said it is a 'clear no' currently to Toyota returning to Formula 1, but that could change.
Toyota give ‘clear’ response to questions over future F1 returnEx-F1 racer and current Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe vice chairman Kazuki Nakajima said it is a “clear no” currently to the manufacturer returning to Formula 1, but that could change.
And while former Williams driver Nakajima said this is definitely not on the cards for now, he did not completely close the door. McLaren are concluding their long-term use of the Toyota wind tunnel in Cologne as they transition to their newly-built in-house facility, though Toyota left the door open to further collaboration with McLaren, with this deal for Hirakawa soon following.
“The trigger for all this was an enquiry from the English [team]. And group boss Toyoda believes that you should never deny a driver a Formula 1 opportunity.”F1 points all-time rankings: Where do Hamilton, Verstappen and Alonso feature? Alonso has excelled in F1 2023, his first season with Aston Martin, scoring seven podium finishes so far.
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