Rivals have often commented this season that they have to consider Trulli’s Toyota while planning qualifying strategies so as not to be caught behind the Italian during the race…
“The car is good for one lap but not as good for a full race distance,” [Trulli] told Autosport.
Yeah right, Jarno. So how does that explain your performances in the Renault and the Jordan in previous years? Trulli’s only win was at Monaco, where it’s just about impossible to overtake, so qualifying in first was all he needed to do.
And who could forget the priceless moment in last year’s French Grand Prix when he lost a podium position on the last corner of the race? Trulli blamed the Renault for his dire race performances last year as well. Look where that car is now.
Peter Gillespie
9 September 2005 02:55
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After all this time I’m amazed he is employed at all, Brilliant qualifier-Flakey racer.I think he started in 98 & whats he got to show for it.Equaly amazing is that Mega ambitious Toyota found a seat for him.Seriously, it would have been better to keep Panis as a veteran or take a young charger like Bristoe.The reverse side of this is that he is performing better than the highly paid Ralf.
Toyota’s driver selection has always confused me. Pairing the experienced Salo with McNish?