Laurent Lichtleuchter loved to rally, and he loved cars. He taught us a lot about the wonder of motorsports.

He was meticulous in his rally preparation, had many years of experience as a driver and navigator across the globe, and he was naturally decisive. Regardless of how difficult a situation might have been, he always stayed calm and led us down the right path.

To Miura, who was making his first strides as a driver, he was a rally-loving comrade who would support and encourage him with his gentle smile, and at times he would sternly guide him. They walked together for eight years, and he raised Miura to become an exemplary driver.

Our team has lost someone special, but Laurent Lichtleuchter’s love for rallying will always remain with us and remind us to keep driving along even the most challenging paths.

We would like to pay respect to Laurent Lichtleuchter for all the challenges he took on as we remember his accomplishments. May he rest in peace.

TOYOTA AUTO BODY Co., LTD
Katsuhiro Matsuo, President