Toyota's Fuji Speedway to host F1
03-24-06, 01:21 PM
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Toyota's Fuji Speedway to host F1
Now if only Toyota could actually get a podium finish or two...
http://www.formula1.com/news/4151.html
Japanese Grand Prix moves to Fuji
24 March 2006
James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M23 overcame the terrible race conditions and a puncture late in the race to take third position and the four points necessary to take his first and only World Championship title. Japanese Grand Prix, Rd 16, Fuji, Japan, 24 October 1976. World © Phipps/Sutton Fuji Speedway near Tokyo is set to host the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix, owners Toyota announced on Friday. The venue, which is due to take over from current hosts Suzuka, staged the very first Japanese race back in 1976.
"We have the pleasure that Fuji Speedway, as the brand new venue nestled at the foot of the most majestic Mount Fuji, will be the new home of the Japanese F1 Grand Prix,” said Bernie Ecclestone of the announcement. “We also have a good expectation that the F1 event there would be the opening of new era of Formula One history."
Fuji was opened in 1966 and quickly became the stage for numerous international and domestic races. It hosted the inaugural Japanese Grand Prix in 1976 when Britain’s James Hunt finished third in heavy rain to clinch that year’s drivers’ title. He then won the last Formula One race at Fuji the following year.
A complete renovation of the circuit and its facilities was completed in 2005, with the revisions earning Fuji a Grade 1 license from the FIA, giving it once more the right to hold Formula One events.
Exact details of the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix will be confirmed later this year when the FIA issues the official race calendar for next season.
http://www.formula1.com/news/4151.html
Japanese Grand Prix moves to Fuji
24 March 2006
James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M23 overcame the terrible race conditions and a puncture late in the race to take third position and the four points necessary to take his first and only World Championship title. Japanese Grand Prix, Rd 16, Fuji, Japan, 24 October 1976. World © Phipps/Sutton Fuji Speedway near Tokyo is set to host the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix, owners Toyota announced on Friday. The venue, which is due to take over from current hosts Suzuka, staged the very first Japanese race back in 1976.
"We have the pleasure that Fuji Speedway, as the brand new venue nestled at the foot of the most majestic Mount Fuji, will be the new home of the Japanese F1 Grand Prix,” said Bernie Ecclestone of the announcement. “We also have a good expectation that the F1 event there would be the opening of new era of Formula One history."
Fuji was opened in 1966 and quickly became the stage for numerous international and domestic races. It hosted the inaugural Japanese Grand Prix in 1976 when Britain’s James Hunt finished third in heavy rain to clinch that year’s drivers’ title. He then won the last Formula One race at Fuji the following year.
A complete renovation of the circuit and its facilities was completed in 2005, with the revisions earning Fuji a Grade 1 license from the FIA, giving it once more the right to hold Formula One events.
Exact details of the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix will be confirmed later this year when the FIA issues the official race calendar for next season.
03-24-06, 01:34 PM
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Lexus Test Driver
I second that, now that its at their home-track, Toyota needs some podium finishes... preferably at least 1 first place.... is that too much to ask for?!
It'd also be neat for them to change the team name to Lexus... it'd give the upcoming LFA and future models some more street-cred.
It'd also be neat for them to change the team name to Lexus... it'd give the upcoming LFA and future models some more street-cred.
03-24-06, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Faraaz23
I second that, now that its at their home-track, Toyota needs some podium finishes... preferably at least 1 first place.... is that too much to ask for?!
It'd also be neat for them to change the team name to Lexus... it'd give the upcoming LFA and future models some more street-cred.
It'd also be neat for them to change the team name to Lexus... it'd give the upcoming LFA and future models some more street-cred.
03-24-06, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Faraaz23
I second that, now that its at their home-track, Toyota needs some podium finishes... preferably at least 1 first place.... is that too much to ask for?!
It'd also be neat for them to change the team name to Lexus... it'd give the upcoming LFA and future models some more street-cred.
It'd also be neat for them to change the team name to Lexus... it'd give the upcoming LFA and future models some more street-cred.
03-24-06, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
The ducks are lining up in a row. All we need is the podium finish for the Lexus GT 500/450 to be made
All the rumors are looking to be true for the LF-A, we just need a win to kick things off.
03-24-06, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
hm, is podium finish an requirement or actual win? Toyota had podiums in 2005 season....
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03-24-06, 04:10 PM
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Well I'm quite sad that a great track with so much history is being left behind for this move. Perhaps a Pacific GP can make a comeback but I, for one, will miss tracks like the old Hockenheim, Spa (it will be back sure...) and now Suzuka.
Heck with global warming we probably won't even be privy to beautiful shots of a snow-capped Mt. Fuji.
Heck with global warming we probably won't even be privy to beautiful shots of a snow-capped Mt. Fuji.
03-24-06, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by XeroK00L
I think Lexus said before that they were holding off the LF-A until a win in F1. Things aren't looking good so far this year.
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