TOTO TALKS - 2020 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX

2020 marks the 71st running of the Italian Grand Prix, a race that has been part of every single season in Formula One's history. It's also the 70th Italian GP to take place at Monza, with the only other circuit to host the race being Imola in 1980. The latest configuration of the Monza track debuted in 2000. Since then, 15 of the 20 races have been won from pole position.

"Spa had not been our strongest track in recent years, so it felt very good to turn that around this year and leave Belgium with a 1-2. A few weeks ago, I was trackside in Silverstone to watch our cars go through Maggotts and Becketts. Last weekend in Spa, I was watching the onboard of it going through Malmedy and Pouhon."

"Seeing the W11 driven in anger, attacking the circuit with everything it's got, is truly impressive and shows how colossal effort from everyone in Brackley and Brixworth has created a mighty machine."

"The second and third races of this triple-header take us to Italy, with stops in Monza and Mugello. The famous 'Temple of Speed' is a real low-drag, low-downforce circuit where straight-line speed is crucial for a good result."

"The race was often won from pole in the past, which makes qualifying particularly important in Italy."

"Both the power sensitivity and the importance of qualifying make Monza a perfect track to test the impact of a new Technical Directive which comes into effect at the Italian Grand Prix."

"TD/037-20 limits the usage of engine modes, requiring teams to run the same ICE mode in qualifying and the race. It will be intriguing to see how it affects the absolute and relative competitive order on Saturday and Sunday. We're excited to take on the challenge and turn it to our advantage.