Williams Toyota for 2007 (official announcement at Canadian GP)

[MR22ZZ]

from UpdateF1.com:

Sources are indicating that the much-vaunted deal for Williams to run withToyota power from 2007 on is now reality.

A report on ‘Autosport.com’ confirms what the paddock has believed for so long, and ventures that the deal is for two years, with an option to continue.

It is known that negotiations have been ongoing for some time now, and understood that the final agreement was made on the weekend of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Williams' lengthy deliberation on whether to swap from Cosworth to Toyota has most likely been decided on the basis that at manufacturer supported engine programme is the way ahead, although team sources did express their satisfaction with the ‘private’ V8 so far this season.

"Cosworth's performance on the budget they have is remarkable," remarked a source close to Williams.

Frank Williams explained earlier in the season his criteria for an engine supply in 2007:

"The engine choice is both technical and commercial. Who has got the best chance of winning, versus what else comes with the engine?"

It is not yet confirmed whether to engine will be badged a 'Toyota' or, as strong rumours have it, the marques luxury ‘Lexus’ brand.

Williams’s decision almost certainly means the Midland team, currently using the Japanese power plant, will need to source a new engine supply for 2007.

An official announcement is expected around the time of the Candian Grand Prix.

I'll wait impatiently for the Canadian announcement

[CORZZA]

This is going to be very interesting id say!

A good mix that!

[MR22ZZ]

it'll be interesting next year when Williams come out with Toyota engines and STILL beat Toyota...

[DHC09]

yup that would be embrassing for toyota.. but it will be a good show (same engine, tire, army of expertise)

yes i do think toyota has an army of experts,, its just a shame that the car is not doin well this season so far <_<

BTW.. this sud be in the F1 thread

[perthcamry]

Go Mark ! :P

[Dead]

yup that would be embrassing for toyota.. but it will be a good show (same engine, tire, army of expertise)

yes i do think toyota has an army of experts,, its just a shame that the car is not doin well this season so far <_<

BTW.. this sud be in the F1 thread

I don't think it should be in the F1 thread otherwise I wouldn't have noticed it this way. I don't go into it that much. So I shall defend Dylan on that one :P

That's a hard one for me man. I'm a big Escort man as well, so I've been attached to Cosworth for all my life (2.0L Twin Cam Cosworth BD motors...mmmm esp BDG Turbo one, 240bhp standard out of them---AND THEY DON'T BREAK! :o).

However, I discovered something in Toyota that opened my heart a bit. Buying the Sportivo made me a 4 cylinder/ 6 cylinder jap man. Made me see the true expertise of the Japanese (bang for buck with their cars or what?!).

This shall be interesting to see...

[rolla02]

it'll be interesting next year when Williams come out with Toyota engines and STILL beat Toyota...

That would be one reason why they might call them "Lexus" instead of "Toyota"

Most punters don't know that they are 1 and the same.

Then again I think Williams' problems haven't been engine problems alone, so who knows how they will go.

Will certainly make things interesting ..........