Turkish GP: Toyota must regain its early 2009 form

The word is given and it must be applied. Toyota must manage to return to its early 2009 levels. Beginnings that had allowed it to be the second force in the championship. For now, in Turkey, the Japanese team knows the points to improve.

The experience of drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock will be invaluable. The good weather forecasted will also be an asset, and all of this should lead to a podium finish, Toyota’s objective.

Jarno Trulli – Racing Driver:

« I have hope for a good result this weekend. Monaco was difficult for everyone in the team, but that’s in the past now and we look forward to the next race. Monaco is a unique circuit and the Istanbul track is very different. I am convinced that we will be much more competitive this weekend. »

« We are third in the Constructors’ Championship, which shows that overall, we are in good shape this year. But it is important to return to the level of performance we had in the first four races. Istanbul is not one of my favorite circuits and I haven’t had much luck there in the past, but I am determined to change that. »

« Turn 8 is the most challenging part of the track, and it’s important to get a good setup for a well-balanced car to be really fast. »

Timo Glock – Race Car Driver:

I am going to Turkey with great determination, as Monaco is not the kind of weekend we will remember fondly. We are all eager to get back on track. Everyone in the team is really passionate about racing. I spent some time at the factory to see in which areas I could help and to see everyone.

« It is clear that we want to get back into the points this weekend, but our goals are higher than that and ultimately, we want to fight for the podium. It is a very tough battle at the moment and it is difficult to predict exactly what will happen. We expect a big improvement in Turkey. »

John Howett – President:

« It is clear that we want and expect a much better performance in Turkey than we did in Monaco. We saw in Spain and Monaco that we were not good enough in the slow parts, and we must work tirelessly to understand the reasons. »

« We conducted tests on a straight line, which will provide us with the information we need for various developments. Turkey is a very different circuit from Monaco and I am very optimistic, we will be strong. »