Brazilian GP – A Grand Prix not to be missed for Williams

Williams, after two Asian Grand Prix races where no points were obtained, cannot afford any mistakes for the last event of this season in Brazil. Indeed, in recent weeks, the gap in points in the constructors’ championship between them and the Red Bull team has dwindled significantly.

A few days before the hostilities begin, the Red Bull team is only four points away from Williams. Finally, Rosberg must also maintain his position, and as for Nakajima, he will discover the sensations of a race Sunday…

Nico Rosberg

« Interlagos is an event I look forward to. It’s a track that features a variety of corners and surface undulations. The last two races have been tough, and I hope to maintain my current position in the drivers’ championship at the end of the season.»

São Paulo is also a place that is very lively at night, so I think it will be a good weekend. It’s fantastic for F1 to come together for the last race with three drivers potentially being world champions. It’s a situation that happens very rarely. Personally, I hope Lewis will manage to win because he deserves it.

Kazuki Nakajima

« I am of course very excited about my first F1 race. I have never driven at Interlagos before, so I have done a lot of preparation work with the team thanks to the simulator. I have also had some intense gym training to help cope with the pressure on my neck because it is a counterclockwise circuit. »

It seems that rain will make an appearance over the weekend. The weather is going to make strategies quite complicated. I’m trying not to put any pressure on myself. I’ll approach this race at my own pace, step by step, thanks to the work done in each free practice session, and above all, I want to enjoy it to the fullest.

Sam Michael – Technical Director

« Interlagos is a well-designed track. There are many elevation changes at the surface level and two long straights that are crucial for overtaking. Car performance in corners is the most important aspect in terms of car setup. Situated at 750 meters above sea level, São Paulo has the lowest ambient pressure of all the circuits we visit throughout the year. »

« The strategy is either one or two pit stops, depending on the characteristics of the circuit. As this is the last race of the 2007 season, we will do our utmost to score some points in the Constructors’ Championship. We have had two consecutive races where we haven’t scored any points due to various circumstances, but we will strive to change things in Brazil. »

« Alex Wurz has retired, and we thank him once again for all his hard work in the development of the FW29. He is a great driver, and we wish him good luck for the future. Following Alex’s retirement, Kazuki will be in one of the two cars at the start of the Brazilian GP. It’s an important weekend for him as part of his learning process. Indeed, he is making his race debut. »