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Ricardo Zonta tried to call compatriot and friend Cristiano da Matta after he was dumped as Toyota race driver. The Brazilian said Cristiano is a 'very nice guy. "Of course I feel sorry," said the former 'Friday' tester, who at Spa will race for the second time as Olivier Panis' team-mate.
"I have a good relationship with [Cristiano] but F1 is sometimes like that. I tried to call him but I cannot get an answer yet."
Zonta, who last drove in Belgium for BAR in 2000, believes the 'B spec' Toyota charger will go well on the seven-kilometre circuit. "First, the car should just be suited here," he said.
"But Spa also really highlights the strengths and weaknesses of a driver and his car. I hope I have a chance to score a point."
| Cristiano da Matta news | |
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| 22 Sep. '06 | Da Matta can leave hospital |
| 15 Sep. '06 | Da Matta making good progress |
| 21 Aug. '06 | Da Matta out of intensive care |
| 08 Aug. '06 | Da Matta's condition continues to improve |
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| Ricardo Zonta news | |
| 09 Feb. '07 | Zonta enjoyed first Renault outing |
| 07 Feb. '07 | Zonta makes Renault debut |
| 25 Jan. '07 | Zonta up for Renault challenge |
| 13 Oct. '06 | Zonta pays tribute to Toyota |
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| Toyota news | |
| 26 Nov. | Toyota to unveil TF109 15 January |
| 23 Nov. | Photos: Toyota Motorsports Festival 2008 |
| 13 Nov. | Glock aiming to keep up second half of season form |
| 04 Nov. | Q&A with Timo Glock |
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