Get up to the minute F1 news at www.F1Junkie.com - The most comprehensive Formula 1 news source. Breaking F1 News from around the world! http://f1junkie.com 2010-09-10T01:06:43+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/images/M_images/powered_by.png.jpg text/html 2010-09-09T08:32:30+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/312/89/ Ferrari escapes without any further penalty for the German GP team orders scandal. Here is the full release from the FIA on the matter: September 8, 2010 On 25 July 2010, at the Grand Prix of Germany, the Stewards of the meeting found an infringement by the Scuderia Ferrari to the prohibition of team orders interfering with a race result and then decided to impose a fine of $100,000 and to forward the dossier to the World Motor Sport Council for further consideration. The Judging Body of the World Motor Sport Council held an extraordinary hearing in Paris on 8 September 2010 to examine this matter. After an in depth analysis of all reports, statements and documents submitted, the Judging Body has decided to confirm the Stewards’ decision of a $100,000 fine for infringing article 39.1 of the Sporting Regulations and to impose the payment of the costs incurred by the FIA. The Judging Body has also acknowledged that article 39.1 of the Sporting Regulations should be reviewed and has decided to refer this question to the Formula One Sporting Working Group. text/html 2010-09-09T08:24:32+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/311/89/ 2011 Formula 1 Race Schedule March 13 - Bahrain March 27 - Australia April 10 - Malaysia April 17 - China May 8 - Turkey May 22 - Spain May 29 - Monaco June 12 - Canada June 26 - Europe July 10 - Great Britain July 24 - Germany July 31 - Hungary August 28 - Belgium September 11 - Italy September 25 - Singapore October 9 - Japan October 16 - Korea October 30 - India* November 13 - Abu Dhabi November 27 - Brazil * inspection still required text/html 2010-09-08T10:28:03+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/310/89/ When: Friday 10 to Sunday 12 September, 2010 Where: Monza, Italy Round: 14 of 19 Sam Michael, Technical Director Monza is the lowest drag level circuit on the F1 calendar, so the cars are running at very different aerodynamic efficiency levels compared to the normal high downforce tracks. This requires a special rear wing for this race only. Another important aspect of the historic Italian circuit is the kerb riding, something the FW32 will be set up to handle. For this track we have low drag front and rear wings. Rubens Barrichello Three wins and two podiums wins at the Autodromo Nazionale make it statistically my best rack, but never mind the numbers, it is a circuit I love and I always travel to Italy with affection and excitement. My positive record at the track and the work we have done to prepare for both the downforce and kerb requirements means that I am full of optimism. It was great to celebrate my 300th Grand Prix in Spa, but the race didn’t go to plan. We will pick up our momentum again in Monza. Nico Hülkenberg I have only raced once at Monza in last season’s GP2 Championship, but I immediately enjoyed the challenge of its high speed nature and one of the races ended for me in a podium. So I am approaching next weekend with a degree of respect that such a circuit demands, but equally I feel that it is time that both the car performance we are finding and my own work behind the wheel deserves to be reflected in better results more often, so my respect will be balanced with a really determined approach to the race weekend. Spa was frustrating as I worked hard to claim a good grid position and really want to ensure we convert our opportunities in Italy. text/html 2010-09-08T10:25:40+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/309/89/ 2010 SANTANDER ITALIAN Grand Prix preview Jenson Button “Obviously, my non-finish in Spa wasn’t ideal for my championship aspirations, so I head to Monza next weekend determined to put myself back in the hunt for the title. “Our pace over the whole weekend in Belgium was extremely encouraging – we’re developing the car at a very rapid rate, and we’re learning more about it all the time, so I’m optimistic that we’ll be able to maintain that form in Italy next weekend. “We still have some work to do to make sure the package we bring to Italy is perfectly suited to the track, but I’m confident that our engineers have made some good steps forward with their understanding of our car, so we should be in good shape. “I love racing at Monza – it’s a totally unique experience; running minimal downforce at incredible speeds along the straights, and then coping with the lack of grip, and an extremely skittish car, through the low-speed stuff. Given the competitiveness at the front of the field, this could be an intense, thrilling grand prix.” Lewis Hamilton “Our victory in Belgium showed that, as a team, we never give up, and that we’ll always bounce back from adversity feeling stronger and more determined than before. This team has such an incredible fighting spirit – we strive to win, and I hope that Spa is only the start of a run of stronger form for us as we head into the final races of the championship. “I’ve made no secret of my wish to win this race. Monza is an incredible circuit – full of history and stories from the past. It has a special feeling in the air that you don’t find anywhere else in the world. It’s a circuit that inspires you to race at your limit, and I’ll be pushing hard all weekend. “Finally, I’m looking forward to meeting the Italian fans this weekend. I pretty much grew up racing karts in Italy, so I’ve always appreciated and understood the passion and support of the fans for Formula 1, and motorsport in general. “Even if it’s not always obvious, I know that Vodafone McLaren Mercedes does have a deep pocket of support in Italy. So I hope the whole team can have another great race at one of the classic tracks in Formula 1.” Martin Whitmarsh Team principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes “Even though, on paper, the Monza circuit’s characteristics appear to suit our package, developing a car that performs well on one of the most unique venues on the Formula 1 calendar is no easy job. “The low-downforce, extreme high-speed nature of Monza demands its own bespoke aero package – and getting that downforce level correct is not as straightforward as it seems. We require a complex number of mechanical and aerodynamic variables to work harmoniously if we are to provide both Jenson and Lewis with front-running machinery this weekend. “Obviously, Lewis’s victory at Spa was perfectly timed, and has substantially motivated the entire workforce ahead of these closing races. After Jenson’s unfortunate failure to finish in Belgium, we are determined to reignite his championship push next weekend to get him back into the hunt for the drivers’ title. “It’s no secret that there’s a tremendous amount of fight in this team – and I’m proud of every single person’s efforts to provide us with a winning edge. We know how to win races and world championships, and, clearly, we will once again be pushing for victory this weekend.” text/html 2010-09-01T16:59:22+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/308/89/ Formula 1 United States Grand PrixTM Race Track Revealed! Austin, Texas track to excite Formula 1 fans, new and old Austin, Texas- September 1, 2010— The team responsible for bringing Formula 1 racing back to the United States is pleased to reveal the track layout for the Formula 1 United States Grand PrixTM in Austin, Texas. Set to host the race from 2012 to 2021, Austin, Texas has proven to be an ideal location for Formula 1 racing in more ways than one. The natural landscape and elevation of Austin has allowed Tilke GmbH to design a one-of-a-kind track. Members of the Formula 1 United States Grand PrixTM team feel that racing fans the world over will share their excitement as the track details are revealed. In the modern era of Grand Prix racing, I think this track layout and topography will be very special, said Tavo Hellmund, Chairman of Formula 1 United States Grand PrixTM. It will have many of the elements of previous ‘classic’ circuits combined with the benefits of FIA-mandated safety for the competitors and spectators alike. Add in the amenities fans have come to expect, like rare, multiple-turn viewing opportunities for added value, and you have an ideal, world-class venue. For the competitors, we’ll have all the ingredients necessary, Hellmund said. You’ll see fast turns that require commitment from the drivers and technical turns that will test the engineers from a set-up point of view. We have a good deal of elevation to make it not only scenic but challenging also, and the view of downtown Austin is wonderful as well. With a complete length of 3.4 miles, the track combines modern features with details reminiscent of traditional races from the 1960’s. The surrounding landscape will allow for a maximum elevation change of 133 feet, and the strategic combination of over 20 turns will please drivers and fans alike. The site location seems well suited for a race track and events center. It is very close to highways and to an international Airport. The geography is small hills and the track will certainly benefit from elevation. Click the picture to see a larger version. USGP Site Map - Click image for full size picture I love the layout! Four passing zones will be great. There is an RV area and some great elevated grassy areas. This will be a great venue for racing and concerts. I can't wait:) USGP Track Map - Click image for full size Picture Here is the new USGP elevation map. 133 ft of elevation gain is awesome compared to the USGP in Indianapolis. I love that Tilke drew elemants from all the other track. Turn 8 from Turkey...are you kidding me...this will be the real deal! USGP Elevation Map - Click image for full size picture text/html 2010-08-30T10:57:08+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/307/89/ In my opinion, Sebastian is really pushing too hard...beyond his skill level really. This crash should never have happened. It really reminded me of the reckless crash that Vettel instigated in Turkey (http://f1junkie.com/content/view/274/89/) where he speared and took himself and his team mate out of the race...just dumb. This really hurts Jenson Button chances...probably cost JB a sure second place finish. Lewis summed it up this way: “I feel really sorry for Jenson, though. He did a great job. I got around Turn One, looked in my mirrors, saw him picking up places, and thought, ‘That’s good, that’s good.’ Then he got up to second, and I thought, ‘That’s fantastic – another opportunity for a one-two.’ Then, cruelly, he was taken out through no fault of his own – which was really unfortunate for him, and for the team, because he did everything he could to get us the most points in the constructors’ championship today. But he’ll bounce back even stronger. JB was not happy either, according to him as everyone knows, I had an incident with Sebastian [Vettel]. I certainly didn’t brake any earlier than usual. All I know is I suddenly felt a big bang in the sidepod, which ripped the radiator out, and then I lost drive. I’ve watched it on TV now, and I’d say it was a very strange incident. Clearly, he didn’t do it on purpose, and I gather he’s now apologised, but I have to say I’ve got no idea what he was doing. It’s a massive blow to my world championship hopes. I am not sure what can be done about Vettel as much of the pit wall were questioning his maturity after the most recent brainfart adds tio his resume of reckless crashed and bad decisions this year, he obviously need to take a deep breath. text/html 2010-08-30T10:55:07+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/306/89/ Lewis Hamilton took control of the Belgium GP from the beginning of Sundays race, and after a masterful drive, under constantly changing conditions crossed the finish line in first place. Lewis recapped his performance after the race; “At the start, I was able to pace myself and maintain the gap – every time the cars behind increased their pace, I was able to answer. Then, when the conditions changed, I had a wide moment at Turn Eight – and I was on the edge of my seat! Fortunately, I got out of it, took a step back, regained my focus, and took control again. I was so relieved to cross the line at the end of the race – it was an overwhelming feeling! Mark Webber was able to overtake Robert Kubica in the pits after Robert over shot his stall creating a very slow pit stop for RenaultF1. Webber was able to maintain second place and Kubica took third. Team RedBull had this to say about the afternoon: Webber began in pole position, but a poor start left him sixth by the first corner. However, he battled hard through typically Spa dry and wet spells to finish second behind Hamilton. Mark said: “The start was a mess, but fortunately I was able to overtake a few guys and get some of the positions back. It was a good day for me, but unfortunate for the team that we didn’t get more points.” Sebastian had a less than successful afternoon; his troubles began with a collision with Jenson Button as he went to overtake the McLaren driver on lap 15. The result? A new nose for Sebastian plus a drive-through penalty and a resulting drop down the order. “What happened, happened.” said Seb. “We can’t change it now. Obviously I’m not proud of it, I lost the car going over the bump as I was braking and unfortunately hit Jenson, so he couldn’t continue – I’m sorry for him.” text/html 2010-08-30T10:33:10+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/305/89/ 2010 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX Spa-Francorchamps, Sunday August 29 LEWIS HAMILTON MP4-25A-04 Started: 2nd Finished: 1st Fastest lap: 1m49.069s 1st Pitstops: Two: on laps 24 and 35 (Opt-Pri-Inter) 2010 points: 182 (1st ) “After the DNF in Hungary, this last push in the championship couldn’t have started better for me; this victory was the perfect way to bounce back. Spa is always one of the most challenging races on the calendar, and I’m ecstatic that I’m now able to tick it off and say that I’ve won here. “At the start, I was able to pace myself and maintain the gap – every time the cars behind increased their pace, I was able to answer. Then, when the conditions changed, I had a wide moment at Turn Eight – and I was on the edge of my seat! Fortunately, I got out of it, took a step back, regained my focus, and took control again. I was so relieved to cross the line at the end of the race – it was an overwhelming feeling! “I feel really sorry for Jenson, though. He did a great job. I got around Turn One, looked in my mirrors, saw him picking up places, and thought, ‘That’s good, that’s good.’ Then he got up to second, and I thought, ‘That’s fantastic – another opportunity for a one-two.’ Then, cruelly, he was taken out through no fault of his own – which was really unfortunate for him, and for the team, because he did everything he could to get us the most points in the constructors’ championship today. But he’ll bounce back even stronger. “It may sound an obvious thing to say, but I’ll say it anyway: I love racing. It’s in my blood, and I missed it so much during the summer break. So to finally get a win here at Spa – in the trickiest of conditions – is fantastic. I couldn’t have done it without the team though. Without them putting in such a great effort, we wouldn’t be here today. “It almost feels like this is my first win – it’s just phenomenal!” JENSON BUTTON MP4-25A-03 Started: 5th Finished: Ret – accident damage Fastest lap: 1m52.879s (+3.810s) 16th Pitstops: - 2010 points: 147 (4th) “It was looking really good this afternoon. I got up to second easily enough, but my left-hand front-wing endplate had been damaged on lap one, which meant I had to dial maximum angle into it, and that made the rear twitchy without giving me any more front. “As a result, it was pretty tricky to keep the others behind, but I was having a good fight in the wet conditions, and I seemed to be able to find grip better than the other people around me. I was doing a decent job of keeping my position, and doing it fairly. “Then, as everyone knows, I had an incident with Sebastian [Vettel]. I certainly didn’t brake any earlier than usual. All I know is I suddenly felt a big bang in the sidepod, which ripped the radiator out, and then I lost drive. “I’ve watched it on TV now, and I’d say it was a very strange incident. Clearly, he didn’t do it on purpose, and I gather he’s now apologised, but I have to say I’ve got no idea what he was doing. It’s a massive blow to my world championship hopes. “All I can do now is look forward to Monza. I love that track, and I’ll be doing my best to score a lot of points there.” MARTIN WHITMARSH Team principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes “There’s no doubt about it: today we saw a truly fantastic race and an utterly brilliant victory. “Apart from one heart-stopping excursion, Lewis was in command of things from lights to flag, and drove prodigiously well all afternoon – all weekend, in fact. “From the moment he went out on Friday morning, he was palpably excited about being here at Spa, and it was clear that he always felt confident that a win was on the cards. He really is at the top of his game at the moment. “He’s back at the head of the drivers’ world championship standings too – and, but for Sebastian, we’d be leading the constructors’ world championship as well. “Clearly, had Jenson’s race not been ended by Sebastian’s error, Jenson would have scored a hatful of world championship points – and today is therefore a deeply frustrating day for him. He drove superbly – he’s so good in changeable conditions such as we saw today – but he’s very mature and I know he won’t let this setback get to him. “Finally, I want to say a big ‘well done’ to everyone at McLaren Racing in Woking and at Mercedes-Benz HighPerformanceEngines in Brixworth, without whose relentless efforts we wouldn’t be back where Vodafone McLaren Mercedes belongs: at the front of the field, on the top step of the podium, in rocket-red victory T-shirts, spraying champagne. “Monza? Bring it on!” text/html 2010-08-30T10:31:43+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/304/89/ AT T Williams Belgian Grand Prix Race. After demonstrating pace on track and confident weather management from the pitwall on Saturday, race day did not run so smoothly for the AT T Williams team. Rubens was an early casualty on the opening lap; as the sole top ten runner starting the race on the harder prime tyre, he hit a wet patch of track under braking into turn 18, colliding with Alonso’s Ferrari and retired early with car damage from his 300th race. Team-mate Nico Hulkenberg took up the mantle, but before the first pitstop window, lost full throttle control which triggered a series of difficult pitstops, challenging car control in changeable weather and constant revisions to tyre plans on the pitwall. Despite a number of considered gambles to retrieve position, he finished a difficult day in P14. Nico Hulkenberg: Pretty early on in the race I had a throttle control problem which made the car very difficult to handle, so we made an unscheduled stop, but the engine died in the box and had to be re-started. As a result I dropped position and then had to cope in the rain without the full engine control, which caused some spins. We took some tyre gambles at the end to try and recover something. Rubens Barrichello: Despite my experience, it was very difficult to know how wet the track was on the opening lap, but it was fully wet when I came into Blanchimont. I was closing the door on Rosberg and when I touched the brakes, even though it was quite early, it wasn’t sufficient to stop the car. The car went straight on into Alonso, for which I'm sorry. It's also sad for the team. We've had such a positive weekend that a good result would have been a nice conclusion. Despite not having a good outcome in my 300th race, I’m confident we will go well in the 301st! Sam Michael, Technical Director: Today was not a good day with Rubens out on the first lap and Nico had a control system problem that compromised the driveability and caused the engine to cut in his pitstop. So looking forward, our pace is improving and we will perform better in the forthcoming races. text/html 2010-08-30T10:23:55+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/303/89/ Formula 1 Driver Standings 2010 P Driver Bah Aus Mal Chi Spa Mon Tur Can Spa Eng Ger Hun Bel Ita Sin Jap - Bra Uae Total 1 Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 15 8 8 18 0 10 25 25 18 18 12 0 25 182 2 Mark Webber (Red Bull) 4 2 18 4 25 25 15 10 0 25 8 25 18 179 3 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 12 0 25 8 15 18 0 12 25 6 15 15 0 151 4 Jenson Button (McLaren) 6 25 4 25 10 0 18 18 15 12 10 4 0 147 5 Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 25 12 0 12 18 8 4 15 4 0 25 18 0 141 6 Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 18 15 6 2 8 12 6 0 0 0 18 12 12 109 7 Robert Kubica (Renault) 0 18 12 10 4 15 8 6 10 0 6 0 15 104 8 Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 10 10 15 15 0 6 10 8 1 15 4 0 8 102 9 Adrian Sutil (Force India) 0 0 10 0 6 4 2 1 8 4 0 0 10 45 10 Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) 8 1 0 1 12 0 12 0 0 2 2 0 6 44 11 Rubens Barrichello (Williams) 1 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 12 10 0 1 0 30 12 Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 8 0 2 4 21 13 Vitaly Petrov (Renault) 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 2 19 14 Vitantonio Liuzzi (Force India) 2 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 13 15 Nico Hülkenberg (Williams) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 10 16 Sebastien Buemi (Toro Rosso) 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 7 17 Pedro de la Rosa (Sauber) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 18 Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 19 Bruno Senna (Hispania) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 Heikki Kovalainen (Lotus) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 Jarno Trulli (Lotus) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Karun Chandhok (Hispania) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 Lucas Di Grassi (Virgin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 Sakon Yamamoto (Hispania) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Timo Glock (Virgin) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Formula 1 Team Standings 1 Red Bull 16 2 43 12 40 43 15 22 25 31 23 40 18 330 2 McLaren 21 33 12 43 10 10 43 43 33 30 22 4 25 329 3 Ferrari 43 27 6 14 26 20 10 15 4 0 43 30 12 250 4 Mercedes 18 11 15 16 12 6 22 8 1 17 6 0 14 146 5 Renault 0 18 12 16 4 15 8 6 10 0 7 10 17 123 6 Force India 2 6 10 0 6 6 2 3 8 4 0 0 11 58 7 Williams 1 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 12 11 0 9 0 40 8 Sauber 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 8 0 8 4 27 9 Toro Rosso 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 10 10 Hispania 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 Lotus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 Virgin 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 text/html 2010-08-24T17:22:31+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/302/89/ Belgian GP - Preview 24/08/2010 Round 13 of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship takes teams and drivers to the classic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium’s Ardennes region. Famed as a track that tests drivers and machinery to the limit, thanks to high-speed corners such as Eau Rouge and Pouhon, Spa has developed a reputation as a firm favourite with competitors. The circuit, located less than 10km from the hydrotherapy resort town of Spa, is a greatly shortened version of the 14km-long original, which was comprised almost entirely of public roads and used in largely unchanged form from 1950 to 1970. Safety concerns led to the track being cut to barely half its original length and in this revised format Spa returned to the Formula One calendar in 1983. A number of detailed revisions have been made since then, and it is in this configuration that the circuit will this weekend host the 55th Belgian Grand Prix. One factor likely to feature at some stage of the race weekend is rain: the Belgian Grand Prix is noted for the fickle nature of its weather and wet conditions have contributed greatly to a number of memorable victories in adverse conditions and major track incidents. As the championship moves towards its decisive latter stages, five drivers remain in contention for the title, with just 20 points separating Red Bull Racing’s Mark Webber, leading the chase and Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, in fifth. Read the complete release and Printable Viewers Guide[click here] (http://f1junkie.com/content/view/302/89/) ___________________________________________________________________________ text/html 2010-08-24T16:51:58+01:00 http://f1junkie.com http://f1junkie.com/content/view/301/89/ The August shutdown period is over and it's time for the remaining races of the 2010 season. We talk to Sam Michael and the team's drivers ahead of this weekend's race in Spa (when, incidentally, Rubens will celebrate his 300th GP entry). When: Friday 27 to Sunday 29 August, 2010 Where: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium Round: 13 of 19 Sam Michael, Technical Director Spa is a fantastic circuit and a definite challenge for the engineers and drivers. Sectors 1 and 3 require low drag, while Sector 2 requires maximum downforce, so a well compromised set-up is crucial for getting a quick lap time. Spa is a real driver’s circuit and one of the greatest layouts we have on the calendar. We will have new front and rear wings, plus some mechanical changes for the FW32 for this race. We’re also looking forward to celebrating Rubens’ 300 Grand Prix in Belgium, an impressive achievement! Rubens Barrichello Spa is a great racing circuit. I took my first pole there and have won at Spa while racing in the lower categories so I’m looking forward to it. It’s always a challenging track and I imagine it will be even more so now we are carrying full tanks. It can be quite tricky in terms of car set-up because it’s so long, and you need to have a car fast enough to take on corners like La Source and Eau Rouge. It really all depends on the aero efficiency of the car as to what your lap time is. Drivers tend to go for quite different downforce levels at Spa so there’s always opportunities chance to overtake. This race will be my 300th in Formula One. I feel very privileged to have been in the sport for such a long time and it feels great to reach this milestone. I still think I am at the top of my game and plan to continue being competitive long past my 300th GP! Nico Hülkenberg After Hungary, I spent some time analysing the race weekend with my engineers and have some good data. It was nice to go into the shutdown period with a good result on the score sheets – it’s allowed me to fully relax and I’ve since had a really nice few weeks’ break. It also gave me some time to increase my training schedule in preparation for some quite demanding races that lie ahead of us now. Next up is Spa, a track I obviously haven’t had experience of in an F1 car, but it’s such an iconic circuit I’m really excited to get going! We’ve definitely made progress with the pace of the FW32 in recent races and I definitely feel that I’ve upped my qualifying and race performance. This gives me the confidence to feel quite positive about the remaining third of the year. Click here for more information about Spa (http://www.attwilliams.com/race/49) and dont' forget to visit WF1TV later this week to check out the Spa preview video