Hungary: Jordan/Midland deal announced


By Karl KING
July 30 2005

Back on July 22nd we brought you the news of Howett's intentions to supply the Midland group with Toyota V8's next season. The announcement we have been waiting for has now come about. It's official, Toyota will continue their deal with the Midland group through 2006.

It is looking extremely likely that Williams will announce a deal with Cosworth for the 2006 season and maybe switch to Toyota in 2007. Look out for news on this through the coming season, but for now:

Colin Kolles, Jordan Managing Director,  commented on the 2006 contract: "The co-operation with Toyota was a key element for Jordan Grand Prix in the 2005 season and I am personally delighted to carry on this excellent collaboration. With Toyota's commitment to our Team, they have also done the magnanimous thing for the sport by putting Formula One above their own exclusivity. As we are in the middle of a transition year with difficult odds, the exceptional Toyota engine reliability record is essential for Jordan to gather crucial data to be used for the development of the 2006 car and at the same time I hope we can help Toyota in the battle for World Championship honours."

Tsutomu Tomita, Chairman of Toyota Motorsport GmbH said of the announcement: "We are very pleased that Jordan Grand Prix and Midland have opted to renew the one-year contract. It has always been a priority for Toyota to support the independent teams in Formula 1, so we are happy to be in a position to continue this successful collaboration with the team for 2006. We are in an advanced stage of our V8 engine programme for next season and by finalising this new one-year deal with Jordan Grand Prix and Midland for 2006 at an early stage we will be able to accelerate development."

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