Zoom Glock's Champ Car experience surely an asset

Toyota Racing returns to action after Formula 1's summer break with the European Grand Prix on the streets of Valencia, Spain this weekend.

The European Grand Prix was held for the last nine years at the Nurburgring in Germany but switches to Spain this weekend at the new 5.419km circuit on the streets around the city's America's Cup port.

The circuit, which boasts 25 corners, takes the cars around the waterfront and even across the mouth of the harbour over a distinctive swing bridge. With a glamorous location and yachts moored just metres away, the venue has drawn comparisons to Monaco but the characteristics of the circuit itself are likely to be very different, with a top speed of over 320km/h predicted and downforce in the middle of the range.

That means the aerodynamic package will be similar to the one used at Hockenheim, but with some small updates throughout and with the option to use the 'shark fin' engine cover again.

After a 10-point haul in Hungary, which saw Timo Glock equal the team's best result of second place, expectations are high this weekend and Toyota aims to leave Valencia with more points.

Jarno Trulli:
"The track looks amazing and the location is fantastic so I am really looking forward to this Grand Prix. The team has worked hard to prepare for this race because it is a new track for all of us but from a driver's point of view the important thing is to drive it for the first time and then you can start to understand more about the circuit. I enjoy going to new venues because they are a new challenge and there is always something to discover; every race is unique and I like that.

Even though this is a new track for us, I know Valencia pretty well from all the testing we have done at the other circuit there. It is a lively city and there always seems to be something going on so it should be a fun weekend. I am expecting a competitive weekend as well because at the moment we are looking quite strong. Scoring more points is our target and if we challenge for the podium again, that would be great."

Timo Glock:
"I'm still smiling after Hungary. That was an incredible result and a fantastic feeling; I hope it will be the first of many podiums in Formula 1. The important thing was that we showed just how competitive we are at the moment and moved further ahead in fourth place in the Constructors' Championship. There is a great atmosphere in the team and we are all working hard together to move forward, which is why it was so satisfying to get on the podium in Hungary.