But Formula 1 is never routine - it is focused on excellence, pushing the limits and, in particular at Panasonic
Toyota Racing, a spirit of challenge, so sometimes Jarno and Timo are asked to do something extraordinary in the name of good publicity.
When Timo started his karting career 10 years ago dreaming of
Formula 1, it is a safe bet to assume he was not dreaming of driving a 350kmh race car in downtown Valencia - at night. But that is just what he was doing only a few weeks into his life as a Panasonic Toyota Racing driver, at the city's spectacular City of Arts and Sciences.
"It was pretty special, I have to say," says Timo of his work for the team's annual marketing film. "It was a little bit tricky because it's tight and slippery and we had to be careful. The track was a mix of everything but the run over the bridge was exciting and I enjoyed driving between the buildings; that was fun. It was enjoyable and a very special event for me."
One-off projects aside, even when the season is under way, some engagements are more fun than others, as Timo found out in Australia on the eve of his race debut for the team. As the new-boy in the paddock, he received a lot of attention - and in Formula 1, that always means a lot of interviews and photographs.
He was given a crash course in the off-track demands on a driver; countless interviews, training with an Australian Rules football team, visiting a local Toyota plant and trying out a Toyota Auris rally car on a dirt track. It was clear which activity put the biggest smile on his face.
"I am always happy to help but a Grand Prix weekend is very busy so sometimes it can be hard," Timo says. "I know it's important for the team so I always do my bit and sometimes I get a nice surprise. Driving the rally car was definitely the most fun - I even went back after the media had left and had another go!"
