Toyota upbeat after useful Paul Ricard test ?

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By Huw Alban (14/04/03)
April 14 2003

There is a note of optimism in the Toyota post Paul Ricard test press release, which is good to hear after the dispondant comments after the Brazilian Grand Prix. All three drivers found their mileage productive this week.

Olivier Panis (tested on Tue, Wed & Thu):

"It has been quite a frustrating test for me. Adverse weather conditions added to a couple of problems prevented us from completing my part of preparations for the next race. It's disappointing for me and for the team that has done such a big job since the start of the season. Now I look forward to Imola to push for a reversal of fortune for us."

Cristiano da Matta (tested on Wed & Fri):

"We had a good productive two-day test. Yesterday I was focusing on tyre evaluation while today we concentrated on set-up, evaluating different suspension and aerodynamic options for Imola and beyond. Although it rained at both ends of my two days, I am very happy that we completed our scheduled programme."

Ricardo Zonta (tested on Tue, Wed, & Fri):

"I could really make the most of the track time this week: we tested various set-up options and went through a long list of items. It was good to work alongside Olivier and Cristiano. I have not driven the TF103 since February in Barcelona, and I could feel that some significant progress has already been made over the last two months."