Interview With Toyota’s Jarno Trulli
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Aug 26, 2008
Toyota Racing
Question: What were your impressions of Valencia?
Jarno Trulli: I think they did a good job and it is a great new venue for Formula One. It is always nice when you have a race in the middle of a city. The atmosphere was nice and this year’s race was extra special because it was the first one.
Question: Were you happy with fifth place in the race?
Jarno Trulli: Yes, it was a strong performance by the whole team. The weekend didn’t start well for me on the Friday because I wasn’t happy with the car balance. You always have to be extra careful on a street circuit, especially a new one, because there is a lot of dust and a lack of grip on the first day. I learn circuits quickly so that was no problem, but the track does come to you even more when the tyre rubber goes down. You notice that a lot in Monaco and I was expecting the same. I changed quite a bit for Saturday morning, but didn’t have the opportunity to evaluate the car in final practice.
Question: Toyota is now more firmly established in fourth place in the constructors’ championship. Are you optimistic about the rest of the season?
Jarno Trulli: I am definitely optimistic because the team is pushing very hard. Our recent results show how much stronger we are getting and it is nice to race with a competitive car every weekend. Toyota is doing a very good job this year and looking stronger and more competitive at every circuit. We are still pushing ahead with the development work so I’m confident that we can maintain the form in the coming races and keep the points coming. I will do two test days at Monza which, in terms of set-up is a bit of a one-off race with very low downforce. After that we go to Spa, which is my favourite circuit. It’s always a good feeling to be heading there!
