A number of teams think they are going to be third in the constructors championship this year. Jarno Trulli says that Toyota can be fighting for third, Mario Theissen believes his team have broken free of the midfield pack and will maintain their position as third best behind McLaren and Ferrari, and Sam Michael at [...]

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As reported at Autosport.com, the Toyota team on Thursday unveiled their new car for the 2008 season, hoping it will help them take a big step forward after a disappointing 2007. The TF108, which incorporates a McLaren-style bridge wing, will be raced by Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, joining the team after taking the GP2 [...]

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As reported in Autosport.com, seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher made an impressive return to Formula One action by topping the times on the first day of testing at the Barcelona circuit.The German driver, who had not driven a Grand Prix car in anger since he retired from the sport a year ago, posted a best [...]

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ManipeF1.com is reporting that Gascoyne has threatened to quit if Force India signs Ralf Schumacher (who is a close friend of the new owner). Apparently, Mike Gascoyne believes it was Ralf who instigated his having to leave Toyota.

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As reported in Autosport, Ralf Schumacher has announced that he is leaving Toyota at the end of the year. He makes it sound like it was his decision, but based on performance (or lack thereof) you have to believe he was pushed.

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