Toyota Motorsport Academy kicks off with an overwhelming response as 150 participants selected for the ‘Class of 2023’

Toyota Motorsport Academy kicks off with an overwhelming response as 150 participants selected for the ‘Class of 2023’

Dubai, UAE: The UAE’s motorsport communities have responded with great enthusiasm as the first phase of the Toyota Motorsport Academy kicked off.

From a field of over 1,200 applicants, 150 ‘off-road academics’ have been selected by Al-Futtaim Toyota to participate in this year’s Toyota Motorsport Academy. Applicants to the Academy were assessed through a scoring system based on parameters such as driving experience in years, social participation in off-road activities (e.g., being part of an off-road club), participating in competitive events, and others.

Commenting on the development, Jacques Brent, Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Toyota & Lexus, said: “With so many promising drivers applying for the Toyota Motorsport Academy 2023, it was a very difficult process narrowing down the field to just 150 participants. However, we have now chosen a class boasting outstanding driving talent to take part in this year’s academy. We look forward to honing and developing their skills in the coming weeks, with the ultimate goal of selecting the Al-Futtaim Toyota Gazoo Racing Ambassador for 2023. Best of luck to the Toyota Motorsport Academy’s Class of 2023!”

The first session of the Recruitment Phase took place last Saturday, 28th January, in which participants were put through a series of gruelling off-road trials