"Last year, I was quite good there, so I am looking to repeat that performance and think our car can perform very well because of the downforce configuration," the Pole says, "Montreal means driving with lower downforce for the first time this season, but I like the track because it is a street circuit and has pretty low grip.
"It will be interesting to see how I can cope with the
Bridgestone tyres compared to the Michelins of last year, and how I have to change my driving style. I will see how big an influence it was for me to change to the different tyres. Montreal was the track where my driving style of last year gave me an advantage but, as I am not driving the same as in 2006, we have to see how it will be this year."
Technical director Willy Rampf confirms that the
F1.07 will feature 'a special aero package' for the unique nature of the circuit, as well as running maximum brake cooling and high-performance specifications for discs and pads.
"This is a circuit that punishes even the slightest error, as the crash barriers are largely extremely close to the track and there are not many run-off areas," he notes, "We were very competitive in Canada last year, and I am extremely confident that we will be able to come away with good results again this year."
Toyota – Ralf Schumacher (#11), Jarno Trulli (#12):
If double retirement in Spain was disappointing for
Toyota, missing the top ten in qualifying for Monaco, running mid-pack at best - at right at the very back if you're Ralf Schumacher - hardly lifted spirits in Monaco.
However, the Cologne-based team crosses the Atlantic this weekend
expecting to recover, with the relatively low-downforce Circuit Gilles Villeneuve bringing another new aero package that Toyota is confident will give both its drivers a chance to push for points.
