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Differing views over night race at Toyota

Toyota have begun the logistical movement out of Europe towards Singapore for the next Grand Prix this weekend. Singapore is the only race of the season to be run under artificial lighting, excluding the tunnel at Monaco, and proved a very exciting affair last year, deliberate crashes aside.

Toyota had a successful first outing in Singapore last year with Timo Glock finishing fourth and Jarno Trulli on course for a podium finish when hydraulic issues forced him into retirement.

"Singapore is a unique night race and it is quite an interesting experience," Italian winemaker Trulli began. "I hope we can be competitive there, especially as we have some improvements to the car. I was really unlucky last year when a technical problem prevented me finishing on the podium - this year I am determined to make up for that.

Not a fan of the track's unevenness, Glock will be pleased to learn that the surface has been ironed out this year

"To be honest I would rather race in daylight, because the light levels change around the track, but a night race is good for the spectators and there was a nice atmosphere last year so I am looking forward to this weekend."

Team-mate Glock disagrees with Trulli's preference. "I really enjoy racing at night because it is a great show for the fans and last year was just an unbelievable event," the German said. "I like the Singapore track; it is good fun to be driving past some famous buildings at night and the chicane at Turn 10 is a nice challenge because you cannot afford to make any mistake. I had a great race there a year ago so I hope we can repeat that kind of result."

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