Toyota to unveil revised car tomorrow

Although Toyota launched their TF106 on the very first day of post-season testing last November, the team always planned to wait until this week to introduce the definitive aero package that they will start the season with.

With new front and rear wings, more sculpted sidepods, a new diffuser, engine cover and floor, the team believe the developments will give them what they need to start the season strongly.

Gascoyne said: "We have looked at every single component to produce what I believe is our most competitive aero package to date.

"We have a new front wing and rear wing, more sculpted side pods, modified diffuser, restyled engine cover and floor. Everything has been studied, improved, tested and improved again.

"We have two more tests, one this week in Vallelunga and one next week in Barcelona, during which time we will work to harmonise the TF106 package continuing the encouraging work we have conducted with Bridgestone over the winter."

Gascoyne is hopeful that their approach will allow them to seize the initiative over their rivals at the start of the season - even though Toyota have so far not been one of the strongest teams in testing.

"It was always our intention to maximise development time in the wind-tunnel," he added.

"In this way, we have been able to run the mechanical base of the TF106 since the end of November to gather extremely valuable data from the car and the Bridgestone tyres as we concurrently work on honing the most advanced aero package possible for the first three intercontinental races.

"Reliability has always been a key factor of the first races, but whilst we aim to be 100% reliable, we also want to be 100% competitive.

"Our approach to the racing season may not enable us to be winter testing champions, but we hope that it will help us to challenge for podiums throughout the season and ultimately Toyota's maiden victory."

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