'Toyota set to end Formula 1 project'
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11-03-2009 | 08:49 PM
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'Toyota set to end Formula 1 project'
Formula One news: 'Toyota set to end Formula 1 project' - GPUpdate.net Formula One
Toyota is about to pull out of Formula 1, Japanese newspaper Mainichi reports. According to the paper, the Japanese manufacturer will host a press conference on November 8th, where the decision will be made public.
Toyota is set to have an important meeting in which the future of the Formula 1 project will be discussed, and the prospects aren't good. Toyota hasn't had that craved first victory this year, although the team has made a big step forward after last season. With the manufacturer suffering badly from the current economic crisis, the millions spent in the Formula 1 project could very well be used for other issues.
If Toyota indeed pulls out, it would be bad news for rookie Kamui Kobayashi, who made a very good impression in the two races in which he replaced the injured Timo Glock. After a sixth place in Abu Dhabi, he looked set for a drive in 2010. It could also mean good news for the former BMW team, who are looking to get a spot on the grid for next year, which they could take over from Toyota.
Toyota is about to pull out of Formula 1, Japanese newspaper Mainichi reports. According to the paper, the Japanese manufacturer will host a press conference on November 8th, where the decision will be made public.
Toyota is set to have an important meeting in which the future of the Formula 1 project will be discussed, and the prospects aren't good. Toyota hasn't had that craved first victory this year, although the team has made a big step forward after last season. With the manufacturer suffering badly from the current economic crisis, the millions spent in the Formula 1 project could very well be used for other issues.
If Toyota indeed pulls out, it would be bad news for rookie Kamui Kobayashi, who made a very good impression in the two races in which he replaced the injured Timo Glock. After a sixth place in Abu Dhabi, he looked set for a drive in 2010. It could also mean good news for the former BMW team, who are looking to get a spot on the grid for next year, which they could take over from Toyota.
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11-04-2009 | 06:23 AM
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Good riddance, let them stick to making boring cars and make some space for a team who's in for a win, they've had good drivers and so much money to make a dream team, but they didn't. I only liked them for Trulli.
F1 live: Toyota confirm Formula One exit
F1 live: Toyota confirm Formula One exit
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11-04-2009 | 09:03 AM
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Good point, but Toyota! really, if names like Mclaren and Ferrari didn't attract the US crowed Toyota isn't going to, maybe we should ask GM to make an LSX powered F1 car to attract them.
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11-04-2009 | 11:11 AM
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Americans in general only care for sports where Americans are at the top or are competitive. Which is why major sports like soccer, heavyweight boxing, rugby, rallying, etc. struggle here. MotoGP does ok because there were many US champs from the '80s-'90s(one in '06) and there are more American ties to the sport.
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