Krumm, who finished runner-up in what was then known as Formula Nippon in 2000 and is a two-time champion in JGTC (now SUPER GT), will act as a bridge between Franco-Argentine driver Fenestraz and the Japanese engineering staff at Kondo, none of whom speak fluent English.
As well as assisting with communication in the garage, Krumm will also handle radio communications with Fenestraz, who is unable to speak directly to race engineer Takuji Murata from the cockpit because of the language barrier.
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Having missed out on the chance to join his current SUPER GT team TOM’S in Super Formula for this year, Fenestraz said that he requested help from Toyota to improve his situation at Kondo, and that Krumm’s presence is already making a difference in this week’s Suzuka pre-season test.
“It’s helping a lot, it’s easier for me to say what I want to improve [in English],” Fenestraz told Motorsport.com. “I made it clear to Toyota that I needed help and that it’s good for them…
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