Toyota rues ‘brutal’ ending after ‘missed opportunity’ at COTA

Toyota suffered a heartbreaking end at the Lone Star Le Mans when the #7 car retired from the lead with a hydraulic failure just minutes from the finish. Despite the disappointment, the #7 trio remains tied for the championship lead, while the #8 Toyota recovered from a 14th-place drop to finish sixth, extending the team's lead in the Manufacturers' standings ahead of the Fuji round. The team expressed frustration over the missed opportunity to place both cars on the podium after showcasing dominant pace throughout the six-hour race.