Williams confirm Toyota engine deal

Team boss Frank Williams signed the final contract with the Japanese car manufacturer at their Cologne factory last night.

It comes after an agreement for the deal was originally agreed in June.

The contract lasts for three years and will guarantee Williams the same specification of engines used by the Toyota works team.

Team boss Frank Williams said: "This agreement is the cornerstone of Williams' challenge for the world championship.

"Toyota is an impressive and remarkable industrial giant, with the most phenomenal reputation for achieving the goals it sets itself.

"We are proud to have secured their support in our efforts to return to our competitive best."

Toyota Motorsport president John Howett added: "We are pleased to be selected as the engine provider to Williams and look forward to establish a strong relationship with them.

"We look forward to both teams using each other as a comparative benchmark from which each can improve its own performance and to competing with each other at the front of the grid."

The confirmation of the Williams-Toyota deal means that Midland's two-year relationship with Toyota will come to an end this year.

The Silverstone-based team are almost certain to switch to Cosworth next season.