It may feel like the 2005 Formula One season has been going on forever, but there are still five races left and a lot of work to do. The pace of development continues unabated and Panasonic Toyota Racing heads to this weekend's Italian Grand Prix looking for yet more points from its strongest ever season in F1.

Monza is one of the calendar's traditional, historic venues. It is also the fastest track of the year, with long straights that prove a challenge to the even the most powerful and reliable engines. Toyota stands in 4th place in the constructors' championship, but with only 15 points separating the team from a place in the top three, Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher will be pushing hard to close the gap.

The team’s Italian racer, Jarno Trulli, always enjoys the special atmosphere of his home grand prix at Monza and he hopes to have something to celebrate with the local fans on Sunday evening.

"It is always nice to return to Monza. I like the place, I like the atmosphere and I have usually had good results there. The main characteristic of Monza is the speed of the circuit. Good straight-line speed is essential so you run with very little wing,” he said. “That means the car feels very light to drive and it can be nervous, so it is essential to drive smoothly. Because you run with such a low level of downforce, that has an effect under braking and acceleration, not just in the corners. There is a lot of hard braking and you have to brake earlier than you do anywhere else. The main factor that can affect tyres is blistering, so that's what we have to minimise, particularly coming out of the slow corners. You also need good traction, so the engine is important but it's also crucial to have a good aero package. I'm looking forward to the weekend and it will be great to go there with a car that can challenge for the points or even a podium."

Source: Toyota