Friday Summary – Toyota Takes the Bull by the Horns
The Japanese team Toyota showed alertness today for the first official day of the 2008 season. With its drivers, Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, the team managed to position itself in the top 10 during both practice sessions, something few teams were able to do this Friday, except for Red Bull. The Red Bull is, […]
The Japanese team Toyota showed alertness today for the first official day of the 2008 season.
With its drivers, Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, the team managed to position itself in the top 10 during both practice sessions, something few teams were able to do this Friday, except for Red Bull. The Red Bull is, however, suspected of running with a nearly empty fuel tank…
Jarno Trulli – 10th and 7th:
« It was a difficult day as we tried to find the perfect balance on the car while we were struggling with the tires, which are suffering from graining. We tried to improve certain things, but I’m not completely satisfied with the balance yet. Especially since I ended my second session in the gravel after putting a wheel on the grass… »
« Now I am waiting to see tomorrow’s performances, but we can be optimistic. We have made good progress since the European tests and we seem to be performing well in race simulation, we’ll see.
Timo Glock – 8th and 10th:
« It was my first day in an official competition here in Australia, and also my first free practice sessions with Toyota. It’s very different from what I’ve experienced in GP2 or during pre-season tests. »
« Overall, I felt good in the car even though not everything is suited to my driving style. I was particularly satisfied with the second practice session, although many complained about graining on the tires. »
Dieter Gass – Chief Race and Testing Engineer:
« Overall it was a good day for us, but the sessions did not go without problems either. We lost a bit of time during Trulli’s off-road excursion. We also had an issue in the morning with one of Timo Glock’s wheels… That’s why he stopped earlier than expected. »
« For now, the car is performing well and the track is improving gradually, so it’s difficult to make a diagnosis. We’re used to it here. Regarding the competitors, some had more fuel than others, and with the heat, we will have a better idea tomorrow about the reliability and performance of the cars. »
