Toyota scale down 2009 car launch

Toyota have decided to scale down the launch of their 2009 car in order to cut costs, the Japanese squad said.

The team will unveil their TF109 on 15 January, but by only revealing studio images over the internet, instead of the traditional launch with the press.

"To emphasise its commitment to overall cost reduction in Formula One, the team will not proceed with its traditional pre-season event programme," the team said in a statement.

Toyota said their car would start testing on 10 January at the Algarve Motor Park in Portugal.

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