New Delhi: After picking up another fourth place in Singapore, Sahara Force India look forward to the Japanese Grand Prix. Speaking about his best performance in Formula One, Paul de Resta said that when they qualified sixth they knew it was going to be tough to even maintain that in the race, but things worked out very well and he was able to challenge Fernando for a podium in the final stint.
“I think we learned a lot in Singapore about how to get the most from the car and the aim now is to try and repeat the form we showed towards the end of the race. If we can do that, the momentum will carry on,” said Paul, adding that Suzuka, where he raced for the first time last year, is a track that’s all about aero so it’s a real test of your car.
“I also found it very technical with corners like the ‘S' curves where you need a good change of direction. Finding the sweet spot isn’t easy because half the track is made up of straights so you need efficiency as well as downforce for the high-speed corners. Tyre degradation is also high so a neutral car is what you need during the race,” said Paul, adding that he enjoyed visiting Japan.
“The thing that surprised me last year was the commitment and enthusiasm of the fans. Even on Thursday the grandstands were busy. So that makes it a special race and the fact that it’s a track with a lot of history. I also enjoy Japanese food, although the challenge is making sure you order the right thing!” he said.
Meanwhile Nico Hulkenberg too looks forward to one of his favourite races of the season. “My race in 2010 with Williams was not especially memorable because I was taken out before the first corner. That was a real shame because it’s a track I really enjoy and with corners like the ‘S’ curves it’s a great experience in a Formula One car,” he said.
“Suzuka is definitely one of my favourite circuits: it’s really challenging and technical, and you need a good car balance to hook up a good lap. Because it’s so technical it’s important to find a good rhythm because if you mess up one corner you can lose the flow of the whole lap,” said Nico, adding that he was feeling positive ahead of the race.
“We have generated some good momentum within the team recently so I want to keep that going. The goal is to keep getting consistent results in the points.”
By Indian Sports News Network
