Ferrari will be favourites next year, says Trulli

As reported on Reuters “Whoever drives for them will have a big advantage,” the Italian told the Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper on Tuesday. “I don’t think the departure of Schumacher or (technical director Ross) Brawn will change much. Even (Felipe) Massa can win with the current Ferrari.” “We [Toyota] suffered from the switch from Michelin [...]

Ralf backs brother to title

As reported on autosport.com “Michael has the chance – he knows it,” Ralf told Reuters before Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix. “He missed it last year, and he’s desperate to win the title this year. From a package point of view, you have to say Ferrari are clearly stronger and Michael will be very focused. It [...]

Williams to debut Toyota power

As reported on homeofsport Ahead of their partnership for 2007, Williams will use Toyota engines for the first time at the Silverstone test next week. The presently Cosworth-powered outfit plans to run a Toyota V8 in the rear of a modified ‘FW28′ chassis, with current test driver and 2007 racer Alex Wurz at the wheel. [...]

Trulli eyes Toyota title in 2007

As reported on homeofsport Jarno Trulli has vowed to be a championship challenger in 2007 as he insisted that he is still as good as his former Renault teammate, Fernando Alonso ….. “This year we have not been able to win,” said the 32-year-old, ‘”ut the only thing missing for Toyota is experience. In 2007 [...]

New aero updates to give Midland push

As reported on crash.net Midland MF1 chief race and test engineer, Dominic Harlow has revealed that the Silverstone-based squad will introduce some ‘important’ aerodynamic updates at the Turkish GP this coming weekend. “During the longer break between races, we have been able to produce some further important aerodynamic updates for the M16, and with help [...]

Toyota withdraws from GPMA

As reported on crash.net Toyota Motorsport GmbH has revealed that it intends to quit the Grand Prix Manufacturers Association [GPMA], having claimed that the body has achieved its stated aims and was in danger of straying into other areas. “We appreciate the contribution of the GPMA to date, but now it is important for us [...]

Toyota not about to quit F1

As reported on HomeofSport One of the Toyota Motor Corporation’s highest-ranking officials has dismissed speculation that the Japanese marque might pull out of F1 in the near future. ‘We do not think about such a thing,’ the Executive Vice President Kazuo Okamoto was quoted as saying by ‘Eurosport AutoMagazin’. ‘Don’t forget the investments we have [...]

Ralf rules out Toyota win

As reported on DailyF1News Ralf Schumacher has warned fans to not expect to see him on the top step of the podium for some time. The German, who has not won a race since switching from Williams at the end of 2004, admitted that the Toyota team is not yet knocking on the door of [...]

Toyota ring changes post-Gascoyne

As reported on BBC The two technical director roles have been abolished, leaving engine boss Luca Marmorini and chassis boss Vasselon as senior general managers. Despite his new title, Vasselon will take on many of Gascoyne’s responsibilities in chassis design, aerodynamics, race and test engineering and team management. Toyota team president, John Howett, said teamwork [...]

BMW F1 team hire former Williams chief designer