Toyota and Red Bull have not planned anything for the KERS

With the start of the European season approaching, Toyota and Red Bull have revealed that they have no immediate plans to integrate this kinetic energy recovery system.

The Japanese team, at the forefront in Bahrain last weekend, announced last year that they would start the season without KERS. “Even now, we haven’t planned for the use of KERS,” said German driver Timo Glock in Bahrain.

It’s the same for Red Bull, which as a customer of Renault engines, could use the same system as the French team.

But Christian Horner, director, reminded that « in terms of ultimate performance, we do not think it deserves to be added to our car at the moment, but that does not mean it won’t be in the future ».

« We have a very open approach regarding KERS but currently we do not have a set date for its introduction, » he adds.

Moreover, Toro Rosso, Force India, and Brawn GP could use the KERS systems developed by their engine suppliers, respectively Ferrari and Mercedes, but the matter is currently on hold.

As for the Williams team, as we previously announced, they are working very hard to develop and ensure the reliability of their unique flywheel system and intend to install it as soon as possible.

Finally, it is interesting to note that at the start of the 2009 season, more than 80% of the points were scored by teams not using KERS.