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Jordan-Midland continues with Toyota in 2006

Jordan Grand Prix and the Midland Group announced on Saturday morning the continuation of their partnership with Toyota Motorsport GmbH for the supply of engines in the 2006 Formula One World Championship season. There have been many speculations about the new engine but the team could finally announce it will stick with Toyota for another season.

Colin Kolles, Jordan Managing Director, said commented on the extended 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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