Category: Toyota

Can Formula One survive without Toyota?

Japanese marque Toyota, one of the biggest carmakers in the world, withdrew from the sport of Formula One earlier this week. Over time their name has become a byword for financial profligacy and underachievement, but what does their departure signify? Will anybody actually miss them?  Read more... (546 words, 1 image, estimated 2:11 mins reading time)

There has been a mixed reaction in and around the F1 paddock in response to Toyota’s announcement that they are leaving the sport. Ferrari have suggested that the departure of Toyota, along with BMW and Honda, is not down to the economic climate at all – instead, they believe it is due to the action of the sport’s bosses. Meanwhile, the FIA have said they are ‘concerned’ that Bridgestone and Toyota have left the sport and FOTA have said they are sorry to see Toyota leave.  Read more... (710 words, estimated 2:50 mins reading time)

Toyota have announced that they are leaving Formula One with immediate effect. The company have said that the current economic situation is the main reason for the decision to pull out of the sport.  Read more... (395 words, 1 image, estimated 1:35 mins reading time)

Toyota have revealed that Kamui Kobayashi will be racing for the F1 team the final race of the season next weekend in Abu Dhabi.  Read more... (201 words, estimated 48 secs reading time)

Toyota’s 2010 line-up remains unclear today as it became obvious that Kimi Raikkonen has not responded to the offer the Japanese team has made him.

The Finn has been made an offer by John Howett, the Toyota team principal, the details of which became clear over the weekend.  Read more... (263 words, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)

Kamui Kobayashi admitted to being disappointed after failing to score points in his maiden Grand Prix, despite a spirited drive for Toyota.

The Japanese driver was involved in a number of on-track battles throughout the race, most notably with Jenson Button and Kazuki Nakajima.  Read more... (454 words, estimated 1:49 mins reading time)

Jarno Trulli has signalled his intention to score back-to-back podiums after another strong qualifying performance from the Italian.

Trulli managed to qualify his Toyota fourth for tomorrow’s Grand Prix and is later spoke of the challenges which faced the drivers during the delayed session.  Read more... (491 words, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

Toyota team principal John Howett has said that good results are not the most important issue facing the team, as they wait to hear whether they will continue in F1.  Read more... (227 words, estimated 54 secs reading time)

Singapore GP third-placed man Timo Glock has been told that his option for 2010 will not be taken up by the Toyota team.

Glock today announced that he was a free agent for the upcoming season, despite his heroics yesterday.  Read more... (170 words, estimated 41 secs reading time)

Toyota struggled throughout the Italian Grand Prix with Timo Glock finishing in twelfth and Jarno Trulli in fourteenth.

Both drivers had expected a poor afternoon’s racing, with the TF109 having struggled for pace all weekend.  Read more... (459 words, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)