For the first time in its history, Panasonic Toyota Racing launched its new Formula 1 car only via the internet this year. The January launch of the TF109 was emphasised by a movie-style trailer starring drivers Jarno Trulli, Timo Glock and Kamui Kobayashi discovering the new car for the first time. This approach is unique in Formula 1 and the participants have taken time out from pre-season testing to look back on the production.

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Timo Glock Panasonic Toyota Racing, Driver – Ready-to-air feature

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At the start of the current Formula One season, Toyota vowed to catch up with BMW Sauber in the constructors’ championship standings. But nine races in the season so far and Toyota only has nine points. The team is now sitting on sixth place. Meanwhile, BMW Sauber is increasing its lead on the “rest of the pack” as McLaren and Ferrari are on top of the standings.

At the British Grand Prix, Toyota’s woes continue as both Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher did not finish the race due to malfunctioning cars. During qualifying, Toyota showed promise of a better performance after Schumacher qualified for the sixth spot while Trulli is in tenth.

But when the race went underway, things started to go wrong for the Japanese Formula One team. On lap number 22, Ralf Schumacher was forced to retire after his car’s wheels had a problem. Prior to the race, Schumacher is showing improvement after a string of poor performances at the start of the season.

Panasonic Toyota Racing, TF109 car on track Panasonic Toyota Racing is preparing for its eighth season in Formula 1 using its all-new car, the TF109, which features revised aerodynamics and slick tires to comply with the sport’s new rules. The car was launched via the internet on 15 January and pre-season testing began on 19 January. Drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock drove the car on special filming days at the Ascari Race Resort in Spain.

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