Despite Williams’ likely switch to Toyota in ‘07According to near unanimous F1 speculation, Williams is likely to switch from Cosworth to Toyota V8 power after season `06.
The 2007 deal could see semi-works `Lexus` badged Toyotas take up residence in the FW29 car.
Independent England-based Cosworth, however, don`t entertain the gossip, but insist that convincing Sir Frank and his men that their engine is the best bet will be a priority this year.
“My job,” said Cosworth chief Tim Routsis, “is to deliver the sort of performance that makes it bloody hard for them to want to go anywhere else.”
Although not able to compete with the financial might of the carmakers, Cosworth is a renowned V8 engine specialist, and - hinting also at Mercedes` problems - new test driver Alex Wurz says he has never experienced higher revs at the wheel of a race car.
“I have driven the Mercedes (V8) engine quite a while ago, so I am sure they have improved,” said the Austrian.
“I don`t want to compare, simply because I don`t know enough about what the McLaren guys are doing right now.”
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