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Panasonic Toyota Racing makes the 5,000km trip from Singapore to Suzuka for this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Following its return to the podium with Timo Glock's second place in Singapore at the weekend, the team has the chance to continue that strong form on Formula 1's return to Suzuka.
With almost no time between the two races, Jarno Trulli and Timo will use the same specification cars that performed so well in Singapore, although there is a change of tyre compound with the soft and hard specification Bridgestone Potenza tyres in use this weekend.
As its home race, the Japanese Grand Prix is of particular significance for the team, not least as the location for its first-ever pole position, in 2005. Jarno holds the record for Toyota's best result at Suzuka, with sixth in 2006, although he went one place better than that last year at Fuji Speedway to take the team's highest finish in Japan.
"I am excited to be returning to Suzuka because it is a very technical and challenging circuit which I like very much. There are a lot of high-speed corners and quick changes of direction so it is a bit like Spa in that sense and it is one of my favourite circuits,” Jarno said. “I am particularly looking forward to seeing what changes have been made to the facilities; although I am pleased the lay-out is the same with just resurfacing.”
“Japan is the home Grand Prix for the team so I will give my all to get the best result for Toyota and our Japanese supporters. I have a special relationship with the Japanese fans so I really enjoy visiting the country; they are always so supportive and enthusiastic. It is a special atmosphere. I had a disappointing weekend in Singapore but Suzuka is a totally different track and we should be competitive there; we hope to be very strong so I hope to race well and get a result to match." |