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Trulli confident of Toyota speed
Jarno Trulli is confident Toyota are capable of turning around their fortunes in time for next season. Toyota, one of Formula One's richest teams, have endured a torrid baptism into Formula One after joining in 2002, with just 26 points coming their way in three seasons. But a spending spree last season secured Toyota's most high-profile driver line-up yet as Trulli and Ralf Schumacher agreed long-term deals to leave Renault and Williams respectively. Trulli got an early taste of Toyota's difficulties when he was drafted in to race in the final two grands prix of last season after his sacking from Renault. Even though he did not score any points for Toyota, the Italian ends the year believing he has made the right choice. He said: "To be honest, I think that I have enjoyed a trouble-free transition into Toyota. "There are obviously a few things to be improved for next season, but generally the team has made me feel very welcome and I see a lot of potential for the upcoming years. "Over the winter, we will be testing as much as possible to prepare for 2005. It will certainly be very busy." Trulli's sacking by Renault tarnished his best season to date but he prepares for the new year with happy memories of 2004. "Looking back over the season, I feel hugely positive," he said. "It has been a year in which I achieved an ambition and won my first grand prix. And the fact that I did it from pole position, in Monte Carlo, made it even more special. "Then there was my Spa pole position as well, followed by the chance to join Toyota straight away and be quick and competitive. "I couldn't have had a better season, but I am anticipating even greater things to come with Toyota." |
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