This weekend, the World Endurance Championship (WEC) concludes its 2026 season with an exciting six-hour event at the Monza circuit. While the Hypercar constructors’ title has already been awarded to Toyota Racing, the competition to find out who will take the drivers’ title between the two teams from the Japanese brand remains wide open.
The trio formed by Sebastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, and Ryo Hirakawa behind the wheel of the Toyota TR010 number 8 enjoys a significant advantage with 114 points. Their teammates, Mike Conway, Nyck de Vries, and Kamui Kobayashi, hold second place with 97 points.
Thus, the picture is clear: if Buemi’s trio finishes the race in a favorable position, the title is in their hands. Moreover, since they have accumulated more wins throughout the season, any tie on points will benefit them. Up to 26 points can be at stake in Monza, which increases the competition’s tension.
Scenarios for Victory
The Toyota TR010 number 8 can be crowned champion if it achieves:
- A victory and pole position (140 points)
- A victory (139 points)
- Second place with pole (133 points)
- Second place (132 points)
- Third place with pole (130 points)
- Third place (129 points)
- Fourth place with pole (127 points)
- Fourth place (126 points)
- From fifth place under various conditions, even with options not to score if #7 does not win.
On the other hand, the Toyota number 7, with 97 points, will need to secure victory and hope that number 8 finishes the race in a low position to have title opportunities.
As the Monza race approaches, fans are eager to see how this competition between the two Toyota teams, who have proven to be the most competitive of the season, will unfold.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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