Ricardo Zonta to test for Toyota in 2003

Ricardo Zonta
By Site Staff
January 8 2003

Toyota used todays launch of the TF103 to confirm a number of changes within the team, mostly at a management level. In addition the team have confirmed part time F1 veteren Ricardo Zonta as their third driver for the 2003 season.

Ryan Briscoe and Stephane Sarrazin tested extensively for the team throughout 2002, and their work contributed to the teams impressive first year tally of 2 World Championship points. Ricardo will now take the development mantle over for 2003 and no doubt his previous F1 experience will prove invaluable in pushing the team forward in 2003.

The 26 year old Brazilian has driven in 32 F1 races in the three years he has been in the sport, and won the 2002 Nissan World Series.

As a result of this announcement this confirms that Toyota will be driving with a completely new line up for 2003.