Friday October 9, 2009
Trulli committed to F1 despite NASCAR test
LONDON: Italian Jarno Trulli says he is fully committed to Formula One despite lining up a two-day NASCAR test with the Michael Waltrip Racing team in Florida next month.
The Toyota driver, who is unlikely to be retained by his team after the end of the season, issued a statement on Wednesday to clarify reports about a possible switch to American racing.
“Last year I had the chance to visit a NASCAR race at Michigan, which was a really interesting experience for me,” he said.
“NASCAR is one of the most significant motorsport series in the world and I was very curious to see the racing first hand.
“At the time I asked the Toyota guys in the US if it would be possible to one day test a car just for fun and before the Belgian Grand Prix they offered me the chance to do so later in the year.
“My commitment is 100 per cent to Formula One,” added the Italian, who finished second in last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. — Reuters
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