Grapevine: Toyota hit the streets of Helsinki
The Toyota F1 team thrilled a crowd of over 45,000 people in Helsinki, Finland, on Saturday as the TF106 hit the streets of the Finnish capital
Jarno Trulli took the car for a ride, driving six laps around Rautatientori Square in the heart of Helsinki, where hundreds of fans were also taking part in a Toyota Pitstop Challenge, competing on who could change tyres the fastest.
"We had a fantastic crowd here in Helsinki today, and were able to show the people of Finland a little of the excitement of Formula One," Trulli said at the end of the day.
"People were watching from every vantage point - buildings, windows and rooftops, and I've had a superb welcome here today.
"With the temperatures and the winding track today in the centre of Helsinki, it felt a little bit like Monaco, although I found the track conditions slightly more difficult - the grip was very low with all the cobble stones and tram lines crossing the track.
"With the possibility to touch and feel F1 that close, even closer than on a race track, I am sure that all the people had a great day."
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