MissionH24 has partnered with Toyota for an event at the Dreux circuit. The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) confirmed their attendance in this Toyota-organized event, which is part of the activities surrounding the Paris Games.
Throughout August, various guests visited various circuits in the Western Paris region. This weekend, ACO and the MissionH24 team joined the event. Toyota transformed the Dreux circuit into a mobility showcase featuring vehicles powered by multiple energy sources, including hydrogen, and set up a dedicated pavilion to explore this theme.
Representation in Motorsport
The presence of the automobile competition was significant. Pierre Fillon, President of ACO and co-president of MissionH24, Bassel Aslan, Technical Director of MissionH24, and Monica Mailander Macaluso, a member of the FIA Senate, observed this. Representing Toyota were Yoshihiro Nakata, President and CEO of Toyota Motor Europe; Tomoya Takahashi, President of GAZOO Racing Company; and Masato Hirai, President of Toyota GAZOO Racing Europe.
In 2023, at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing introduced the GR H2 Racing Concept, a hydrogen prototype to join the Hydrogen category in Endurance racing by 2028. This car is currently displayed in a box near the circuit. ACO also showcased the model of the H24EVO, a third-generation vehicle scheduled to hit the tracks in 2025.
ACO acknowledges the participation of several brands, showcasing the collaborative efforts of manufacturers and organizers toward a sustainable sport.