Toyota TF106

The Toyota TF106 is a Formula One car that Toyota developed and engineered for the 2006 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Mike Gascoyne, John Litjens and Nicolò Petrucci and the engine by Luca Marmorini, and the car is an evolution of the TF105. The team began testing it in November 2005, months earlier than any other team, and launched it on 14 January 2006 in France. After a highly successful 2005 hopes were high, but the car was off the pace from the start, with the only highlight being Ralf Schumacher's podium in Australia, the team's best result of the season. A B version arrived at Monaco, and Jarno Trulli scored his first points of the year in Canada. Toyota finished sixth with 35 points, two places lower than in 2005. The livery was white with red accents and blue elements from the Panasonic logo.