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2002 - F1 Debut. Toyota celebrates is debut on the F1 circuit with memorable launch as Mika Salo races to a sixth place finish. Unfortunately, Toyota only manages 10th in the season constructors title with two points, having encountered serious reliability issues with the F1 machines.

2003 - New Driver Lineup. New drivers Olivier Panis and Cristiano da Matta are brought on board. With the number of teams now at 10, points are awarded for the top eight places. Other new regulations implemented by the sport's authorities. Toyota takes eighth place in the constructor's championship with 16 points for the season. Toyota finishes both cars in the points for the first time at the German Grand Prix (Panis: Fifth; da Matta: Sixth).

2004 - Eight in the Constructor's Championship. Toyota only wins nine points for the season, finishing once again in eighth place in the constructor's championship. The TF104B was introduced mid-way through the season, as the team continues aggressive development work. Near the end of the season Zonta and Trulli (transferred from another team) replace da Matta and Panis as drivers. Ralf Schumacher contracted to join the team for the 2005 season.

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