Hispania and Toyota Motorsport are still in discussion for the 2011 season, despite the Spanish outfit announcing a technical partnership with Williams earlier this week.
There have been several rumours surrounding the two companies, some suggesting that Hispania had bought the Cologne based factory, which isn’t true, and another suggesting their car will be based on this years TF110, which failed to race.
The latter of the rumours could in fact be true. Pascal Vasselon, technical director at Toyota Motorsport in Germany, confirmed negotiations remained open, even in light of the Williams agreement.
“Such an assumption is premature,” Vasselon told Auto123 in regards to whether the possible deal between the two had ended after Hispania reached a gearbox supply deal with the Grove based team.
“Negotiations are still going on with Hispania,” he confirmed. “One must not jump to conclusions too quickly.
“Our ability to support an F1 team is not confined to just one thing. It is a complete package that includes the engine, the gearbox and the chassis.
“Hispania Racing Team has been a customer of Toyota Motorsport this season. We also have several F1 teams, and even some of the biggest teams, are among our current customers.”
Vasselon also hinted that a deal might have already been agreed, suggesting an announcement could be made soon.
“I cannot say much yet, but we continue to discuss with Hispania. I think we will be able to make an announcement a little later.”
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