France Preview Quotes: Toyota

Olivier Panis: "Magny-Cours is a very nice circuit and special for me with all the French spectators. Although I have not done too well there in the past, I am very confident for this year's race because I believe the high-speed circuit should suit our TF103 car. The Estoril corner is very important and you need a good line exiting it because the long back straight provides a good overtaking opportunity. The 180° corner is critical because it is so easy to make a mistake - you need to brake as well as turn in. I like the new track design. I was lucky enough to have the chance to drive around in a Lexus in April, and I am looking forward to racing on it. I can't think of a better place to get a good result than in front of my home crowd."

Cristiano da Matta: "As usual, my priority will be learning the track on Friday morning. Like at the Nurburgring, I raced in Magny-Cours seven years' ago in F3000, but the track has altered a lot, so I need to get up to speed ahead of qualifying. I deserved to score points in Canada and at the Nurburgring, but mechanical problems forced me to retire shortly before the chequered flag. I am aiming to rectify that in France, and if we can enjoy a trouble-free French Grand Prix weekend, another top ten qualifying result and some decent points are on the cards."

Ove Andersson, Team Principal: "I don't want to reflect on the race result of the European Grand Prix. A double retirement was not what we deserved after a competitive practice and strong qualifying result at the Nurburgring. In terms of teamwork and overall pre-race performance, I hope the last race was a turning point for us. I fully expect us to be as strong in France this weekend. The car usually performs well around fast tracks like Magny-Cours, and everyone is hungry for that elusive two-car points finish. We just need to translate the practice and qualifying speed into tangible race results."