# Toyota splits WRC 2027 teams with two car models

> Toyota uses two car models for WRC 2027 to boost fan engagement and product promotion.
- Title: Toyota splits WRC 2027 teams with two car models · Autosport
- Summary: Toyota uses two car models for WRC 2027 to boost fan engagement and product promotion. Toyota will run GR Celica and GR Yaris in WRC 2027 with six drivers…
- Keywords: toyota, wrc, gr yaris, gr celica, elfyn evans, kalle rovanpera, takamoto katsura, ott tanak, toyota racing, gazoo racing, wrc 2027, rally1
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/wrc/news/toyota-explains-call-to-run-different-car-models-in-wrc-2027/10871240
- Author: Tom Howard
- Published: 2026-11-03T11:09:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: toyota, wrc, gr yaris, gr celica, elfyn evans, kalle rovanpera, takamoto katsura, ott tanak, toyota racing, gazoo racing, wrc 2027, rally1
## Toyota's WRC 2027 strategy
Toyota will field an expanded six crew line-up split across two teams and two car models for WRC 2027.
## GR Celica and GR Yaris models
The GR Celica - not featured in WRC since the 1990s - will be driven by Elfyn Evans, Oliver Solberg and Sami Pajari.
## GR Yaris team drivers
The GR Yaris will be driven by Takamoto Katsura, Ott Tanak and Kalle Rovanpera.
## Team selection rationale
Team principal Jari-Matti Latvala said the split was based on drivers' past championships and the new car concept.
## Technical parity challenge
Toyota technical director Tom Fowler ensured both cars are identical despite different body shapes.
## Cost and fan engagement benefits
The cost reduction allows Toyota to run more cars with the same budget while improving fan engagement.
## Key takeaway

Toyota will run GR Celica and GR Yaris in WRC 2027 with six drivers split across two teams to improve fan engagement and promote multiple products.