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"Traditionally
the Interlagos circuit has always been favourable to Ferrari and
we really hope that this will be true also this year, although we
know that it will be difficult. The crucial point will be the
aerodynamic downforce, but at the same time it’s important to
have a stable car while braking. The last corner is very important,
because it leads onto the long uphill straight leading to the main
straight: the KERS should help us a lot there.
There’s
no doubt that this track is connected to the most wonderful memory
of my career. Two years ago I won the Drivers’ title here in
Brazil, but I did well many more times, gaining five times a place
on the podium. Usually Brazil is the last race on the calendar,
but this year we’ve one more, the one in Abu Dhabi. I really
like the classic circuits like Spa and Suzuka. Maybe Interlagos is
not as technical like the other two, but it’s very demanding
nevertheless. We’re driving anti-clockwise, which is not very
common and the weather conditions can change in a second.
My
goal is to gain a place on the podium, which might not be easy.
Every race things are more and more difficult for us, because the
other teams continue improving their cars, while we have been
using the same car for a couple of months. We have to be perfect
and benefit from eventual weak moments of our competitors.
I’ll
celebrate my 30th birthday on Saturday. A place on the podium
would be a great present, but as I just said, also our competitors
have to contribute to it somehow. We’ll try to keep the third
position in the Constructors’ standings. For my birthday
celebrations I’ll wait until I’m back in Europe to celebrate
with my friends and my family."
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