TOYOTA MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL 2009

Toyota MotorSports Festival 2009

Sunday, November 22  Fuji  Speedway

For more information go to www.tmsf.jp

KOBAYASHI TO RACE FOR TOYOTA IN ABU DHABI

Toyota have confirmed on Tuesday that their third driver Kamui Kobayashi will race again for the team at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

"I am really looking forward to my second Grand Prix and I want to make the most of this unexpected chance. I didn't know the track in Brazil and that was a little bit of a disadvantage because almost all the other drivers had some experience of it. But that's not the case in Abu Dhabi; this is a new track for everyone so that should help me.

I am also more familiar with the car now, as well as other procedures during a race weekend like pit stops and the two tyre compounds, so I expect to be more competitive in Abu Dhabi. I am sure the car will be strong and I will do everything I can to try to score my first points in Formula One. Of course it will be extremely difficult because the field is very strong and this is just my second Grand Prix but I will give my all." Kobayashi said
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KOBAYASHI FIRST F1 RACE

"This is an incredible opportunity for me to make my grand prix debut but of course it is a pity for Timo as I know how much he was looking forward to getting back to racing," said Kobayashi.
"Fortunately for me I had some time in the car on Friday in Suzuka and, even though that was in the wet, it will be very helpful for me this weekend.
"I have never driven at Interlagos before but I know the lay-out from computer games and television so I don't think it will take too long to learn." said Kobayashi.

INJURED GLOCK TO MISS BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX

Third driver Kamui Kobayashi will fill in for Glock at the Interlagos event. Glock was initially diagnosed with only a minor cut to his leg following his accident in Suzuka, but subsequent medical checks in Germany have revealed a cracked vertebra.
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TOYOTA´S KOBAYASHI TO FILL IN FOR UNWELL GLOCK IN PRATICE

"It is a pity Timo is not feeling well today," said the Japanese driver. "But I am grateful for the team's trust in me to take part in practice for the Japanese Grand Prix.

I have experienced the TF109 already and I am looking forward to trying it out at Suzuka, even though it is only for practice. I will do my best to contribute to the team's preparations and of course I wish Timo a very fast recovery."
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TRULLI ON THE POLE

After total domination on the Q3, Toyota will start from the front row. Jarno Trulli and Timo Block.
Após o total domínio no Q3, Toyota iniciará o Grande Prémio a partir da primeira fila. Jarno Trulli e Timo Block.