Toyota TF106B Debut’s
Toyota allowed Jarno Trulli to test the new TF106B car at Paul Ricard on Wednesday. The new design incorporated the fixes that have been seen on the TF106, as well as allowing the team to optimize it's 'zero keel' nose design, and hopefully allow the team to make better use of the tyres.
"This is the first day with the B-car and although we had some small issues which caused delays, these were not directly related to the new car," says Dieter Gass, Chief Race and Test Team Engineer. "This new package is a consequent realisation of the change we had with the front suspension" he added. "With this being the major new item, this allows up to fully exploit the aerodynamic and mechanical side of the front suspension."
"We had a difficult morning with the track conditions and then we had some delays with my car," Trulli said. "The day was very promising, especially with the new car and in general, the testing we got through was good. Tomorrow I hope to put in even more laps to gain a feeling for the new package and to be able to make a better judgement."
The Ferrari team where also present at the Paul Ricard track, the track was the new 3E-SC layout which has not been used by F1 cars before. This caused issues to both teams as the circuit was 'green' and required bedding in.
It is not known when the Toyota team plan to introduce the new chassis into races. We do however look forward to the team getting closer to the front runners and challenging for podium places.
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