Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda's Unwavering Passion for Racing: A Promise to Return to the Nürburgring
Akio Toyoda, the new chairman of Toyota and renowned as the company's "Master Driver," is not ready to hang up his racing helmet anytime soon. Despite being 67 years old, Toyoda remains as fast as the top test drivers at Toyota and is determined to maintain his title and legacy. During a roundtable discussion with international media outlets, held at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyoda expressed his eagerness to return to the iconic Nürburgring. He fondly recalled how the Nürburgring played a significant role in shaping his driving skills before he became the president of Toyota and witnessed the birth of the Gazoo Racing organization. Jeroen Peeters "My starting point as a driver was the Nürburgring. Actually, for my debut, I didn't really have any driving skills yet. I was so afraid of driving there, and that's the only memory I have," Toyoda shared, reflecting on his humble beginnings. However, over the years, Toyoda has honed his driving abilities throug