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Trulli recognises importance of next race

Although the manufacturer may be Japanese, the Toyota team will be taking part in what could be considered a home Grand Prix this weekend as the Nürburgring is the closest circuit to the team's Munich base. After a fourth place in Turkey was followed by seventh at Silverstone, Jarno Trulli is hoping for more points.

As the Nürburgring prepares to host its first race for two years and its first under the German Grand Prix title since 1985, Italian Trulli enjoys visiting the venue. "The Nürburgring is such a famous track in motorsport and it is fantastic to go there and see the old Nordschleife," he said. "The new track is a bit different to say the least but, in its own way, it is still a challenge.

Trulli's last podium came at the Bahrain Grand Prix in April

"It is actually a track I know really well and I have had some good days there, particularly in 1999 when I finished on the podium for the first time in Formula One. I am always optimistic and it would be great to fight for another podium ten years on from that."

After a rapid start to the season which included an all red and white front row in Bahrain, Toyota is now recovering from a dip in performance at Monaco. "We showed in qualifying at Silverstone that we are competitive, even though the race was frustrating as a result of the start, so I am hopeful for this weekend," Jarno continued. "It is an important race for the team, with the factory only an hour away, so that gives me even more motivation to succeed this weekend; I know we will have a lot of support so I hope I can give them the result we all want."

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