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The Toyota TF103 was designed by Gustav Brunner and used during the 2003 Formula One Season. It was piloted by Olivier Panis and Cristiano da Matta, the reigning CART FedEx Championship Series Champion from 2002. Powering the engine was a Toyota RVX-03 which was mated to a six-speed semi-automatic gearbox. It had Michelin tires and fueled by Esso fuel. The TF103 was lighter than its predecessor, the TF102, and had more downforce.
The car was a joint effort between Gustav Brunner's design team and Keizo Takahashi, chief of Technical co-ordination.
For 2003, the TF103 scored 16 points and carried the team to an 8th place finish in the Constructors' Championship.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011
The car was a joint effort between Gustav Brunner's design team and Keizo Takahashi, chief of Technical co-ordination.
For 2003, the TF103 scored 16 points and carried the team to an 8th place finish in the Constructors' Championship.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2011
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Drivers:
Cristiano Monteiro da Matta
Olivier PanisTeam
Panasonic Toyota Racing2003 SeasonPoints: 16
Position: 8
Engine: Toyota RVX-03
2009 Entry: TF109
2008 Entry: TF108
2007 Entry: TF107
2006 Entry: TF106
2005 Entry: TF105
2004 Entry: TF104
2002 Entry: TF102
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