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Trulli arrived at Magny-Cours confident after positive results at the Silverstone tests.
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Dark skies over Magny-Cours appeared to reflect the sadness over the last F1 Grand Prix to be held here.
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Trulli enjoys a chat with the staff in pit lane. He was looking good for a strong finish in the French Grand Prix, but things did not go as hoped.
The narrow pit lane at Magney-Cours. The speed limit being dropped to 60 km/h also had an effect on strategies employed.
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Trulli qualified in eighth, just as he had for the US Grand Prix the week before. Ralf was not far behind in 11th, raising hopes for a points finish.
Despite losing a lot of time due to the accident right after the start, Ralf put in a strong performance to finish in 10th.
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Trulli said, “I just braked too late,” after his race ended in the Adelaide Hairpin in just the first lap.
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The latest version of the TF107 with a new aerodynamics package and other changes. Let’s hope the obvious improvements to the machine will enable them to make a comeback.
