1. QUOTE from:
    Toyota pulls out of F1
    View quote in context »
    In motorbikes, Kawasaki pulled out of MotoGP, and on Monday tyre manufacturer Bridgestone announced it will not be renewing its supply contract in F1 after next season. A statement read: "Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it plans to withdraw from the FIA Formula One World Championship at the end of the 2009 season." "TMC, which had viewed its participation in F1 as contributing to the prosperity of automotive culture, remained dedicated to competing at the pinnacle of motor sports, even in the face of the abrupt economic changes that started last year." Full Article at Sportal Australia
    Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces it plans to withdraw from the FIA Formula One World Championship at the end of the 2009 season.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
All quotes from:
Toyota pulls out of F1
  1. TMC, which had viewed its participation in F1 as contributing to the prosperity of automotive culture, remained dedicated to competing at the pinnacle of motor sports, even in the face of the abrupt economic changes that started last year.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  2. Drawing on its experience in F1 and other motor sports, TMC intends to move forward in developing exciting production vehicles, such as the Lexus 'LFA' supercar and compact rear-wheel-drive sports cars.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  3. It views its time in F1 - in which teams put forth their best efforts to fiercely compete at racing's highest level - as an irreplaceable experience that provided an opportunity to develop both human resources and its R&D operations.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  4. TMC leaves F1 having compiled 13 podium and 87 point finishes over eight challenging seasons since 2002 with Panasonic Toyota Racing, a full-constructor team.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  5. In motor sports, it will not only race in various categories, but will also actively contribute to further development of motor sports by supporting grassroots races and planning events in which it is easy for people to participate.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  6. TMC intends to do its best to find a solution for those parties who will be affected by any inconvenience this decision may cause.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  7. However, when considering TMC's motor-sports activities next year and beyond from a comprehensive mid-term viewpoint reflecting the current severe economic realities, TMC decided to withdraw from F1.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  8. TMC expresses its deepest appreciation to its F1 fans and others for their warm support.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago
  9. TMC also wants to express its heartfelt gratitude to all Panasonic Toyota Racing drivers to date, and to all Toyota Motorsport employees who have helped make the team's achievements possible.
    SOURCE: Sportal Australia 1 month ago

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. Municipal Police patrol following a new local bylaw that comes into force on Friday imposing a curfew on minors under the age of 13 year of age in Nice, southeastern France, December 4, 2009.
  2. American university student Amanda Knox (C) leaves the court after she was found guilty at the end of the murder trial session Perugia December 5, 2009. An Italian court convicted Knox, 22, early on Saturday of murdering British student Meredith Kercher in a drunken sex game two years ago.
  3. Chilean presidential candidate Eduardo Frei of the government coalition delivers a speech during a campaign visit to Vina del Mar city, about 75 miles (121km) northwest of Santiago, December 4, 2009. Chileans go to the polls in the first round of presidential elections on December 13.
  4. A well-wisher holds a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok December 5, 2009. King Bhumibol, who be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  5. In this image made from RTR Russian Channel, bystanders are seen outside a nightclub in Perm, Russia, early Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. An explosion apparently caused by pyrotechnics tore through the nightclub in the Russian city of Perm early Saturday, killing more than 100 people, according to emergency officials quoted by state television.
  6. Municipal police patrol after a new local bylaw that came into effect on Friday imposing a curfew on minors under the age of 13 in Nice, southeastern France, December 4, 2009.
  7. Well-wishers hold portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok December 5, 2009. King Bhumibol, who be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  8. In this image made from RTR Russian Channel, rescuers gather outside a nightclub in Perm, Russia, early Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. An explosion apparently caused by pyrotechnics tore through the nightclub in the Russian city of Perm early Saturday, killing more than 100 people, according to emergency officials quoted by state television.
  9. LAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 04: Team owner Rick Hendrick and wife Linda Hendrick pose before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series awards banquet during the final day of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week on December 4, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  10. In this image made from RTR Russian Channel, rescuers stand near bodies on stretchers gathered outside a nightclub in Perm, Russia, early Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. An explosion apparently caused by pyrotechnics tore through the nightclub in the Russian city of Perm early Saturday, killing more than 100 people, according to emergency officials quoted by state television.
  11. In this image made from RTR Russian Channel, rescuers gather outside a nightclub in Perm, Russia, early Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. An explosion apparently caused by pyrotechnics tore through the nightclub in the Russian city of Perm early Saturday, killing more than 100 people, according to emergency officials quoted by state television.
  12. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Peter Siddle and Michael Hussey of Australia celebrate after taking the wicket of Darren Sammy of the West Indies on the first ball of day two of the Second Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 5, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  13. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Peter Siddle of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Darren Sammy of the West Indies on the first ball of day two of the Second Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 5, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  14. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Peter Siddle of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Darren Sammy of the West Indies on the first ball of day two of the Second Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 5, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  15. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 05: Peter Siddle of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Darren Sammy of the West Indies on the first ball of day two of the Second Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 5, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  16. PERUGIA, ITALY - DECEMBER 05: Luciano Ghirga (C), Amanda Knox's defense lawyer, gives an interview to the assembled media outside the courtroom following the guilty verdict on December 5, 2009 in Perugia, Italy. The 22-year-old Knox and her former Italian boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were found guilty tonight of the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia on November 1, 2007.
  17. In this image made from RTR Russian Channel, rescuers stand near bodies on stretchers gathered outside a nightclub in Perm, Russia, early Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. An explosion apparently caused by pyrotechnics tore through the nightclub in the Russian city of Perm early Saturday, killing more than 100 people, according to emergency officials quoted by state television.
  18. Swiss racer Didier Defago, center, the second-place finisher in the men's World Cup super combined ski race, reaches out to celebrate with winner Carlo Janka, right, also of Switzerland, and third-place finisher Croatia's Natko Zrncic -Dim, left, in the finish area after the race on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Beaver Creek, Colo.