AUTOSPORT:
Toyota to drop Salo for 2003
Japanese manufacturer expected to change both drivers
Toyota is said to have informed Mika Salo that he will be dropped from the Formula 1 team at the end of the season.
It is believed that the Finn was told of the decision this morning (Wednesday).
British American Racing's Olivier Panis is the strong tip to replace Salo for 2003. The Frenchman's expected move follows Jacques Villeneuve's decision to stay in F1 with BAR alongside new team-mate Jenson Button.
A Toyota spokeswoman refused to confirm the story. She told Autosport.com: "No decision has been made on the drivers for next year. Toyota has not decided on a date to announce its 2003 driver line-up."
Salo's team-mate Allan McNish is also expected to lose his drive as Toyota lines up an all-new pairing for its second season in F1. CART Championship Series leader Cristiano da Matta is the favourite to step into the Scot's seat.
Da Matta's Newman-Haas Champ Car is powered by Toyota and the Brazilian impressed when he tested for the F1 team at Paul Ricard earlier this year.
The Japanese giant made a promising start to its first season in F1, with Salo scoring two sixth places in the first three races. But nether driver has been able to add to Toyota's points tally since the Brazilian Grand Prix in March.
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