AKIO Toyoda, Toyota Motor's former president and chief executive, made a surprising move by supporting Japanese driver Ryo Hirakawa's entry into Formula 1, despite Toyota's long absence from the sport. This unexpected announcement has left many wondering about the motivations behind Toyoda's decision and its significance for the motorsport world.

In a recent interview at the Suzuka Circuit during the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, Toyoda, known as 'Morizo' in racing circles, shed light on the rationale behind his support for Hirakawa. Despite once making the difficult decision to withdraw Toyota from Formula 1 in 2009, Toyoda has maintained his involvement in various racing ventures.