Toyota is on schedule according to Mäkinen

Mr. Monte-Carlo for four years between 1999 and 2002, Tommi Makinen made his return in the opening round of the WRC le week-end. C’est cette fois avec la casquette de responsable du programme Toyota que le Finlandais était présent dans le parc d’assistance de Gap (Hautes-Alpes). Il en a profité pour donner plus de précisions sur les avancées du projet de la marque japonaise.

“I confirm that the team will be present at the next Rally Monte-Carlo with three Yaris WRCs, comments the four-time world champion. The project is progressing well. At the beginning of April, the car will carry out tests at various bases in Europe in order to have the maximum experience on different terrains. »

The former Mitsubishi and Subaru driver also said he is speaking with several drivers regarding the development of the Yaris, including Mikko Hirvonen who “will probably do some testing for us. » commented Mäkinen. Discussions are also said to be underway with Frenchman Bryan Bouffier.

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