After the difficulties of the Monaco GP the Williams Martini team moves to Montreal for the 2015 Canadian GP. The Gilles Villeneuve circuit is at the opposite end of the spectrum compare to Monaco with the circuit a high speed challenge. It is anticipated that this circuit should suit the FW37 with its low drag and high power. Both Valtteri BOttas and Felipe Massa are confident that they can fight for a strong points scoring finish.
Situated on the man-made Ile
Notre Dame in the St Lawrence river, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a
true high speed challenge with the cars averaging 130mph over the course
of a lap. The circuit combines long straights with tight chicanes and
each team sets up their car to maximise straight line speed.
This race is a firm favourite on the calendar due to its unrivalled
atmosphere. Montreal becomes a party town during the race weekend and
the locals create a fantastic atmosphere from the grandstands. The team
has secured four wins in Canada to date, with the last coming in 1996
with Damon Hill at the wheel of the FW18.
ROB SMEDLEY:
I think that, regardless of the result in Monaco, Canada should very
much suit the Williams car, especially in race trim. We are confident
heading into the weekend that we can get some good points. It’s a great
track, with medium/high efficiency and a strong trend towards low drag
and high power, which are two areas that we are fairly well off in. We
need to get the car set-up and tyre management under control early on in
the race weekend, which will then give us the opportunity to then tweak
and hone our package to maximise our points haul. Montreal’s also a
great place; a nice cosmopolitan city with very passionate and welcoming
fans.
FELIPE MASSA:
Last year was a good race and we showed strong pace all weekend, but
unfortunately for me it didn’t end in the best possible way. We know the
FW37 is similar and so should be quick at this particular track. The
Montreal circuit is completely different to the last race and we fully
expect our performance levels to be back to where they were at the start
of the season. We should be able to start getting closer to Ferrari and
have a real battle with them and the other teams around us.
VALTTERI BOTTAS:
Montreal is a great track and a great city. Every year I really look
forward to this race, as the circuit is fast and enjoyable to drive plus
the fans really make it a special one. The track is a street circuit so
improves a lot during practice and qualifying. You need a good power
unit and efficient aerodynamics from the car to be quick here, as well
as good traction out of the slow chicanes and hairpins. With the
improvements to the car that we are taking to Montreal, I think we will
be able to fight for a strong points finish.
Race Data Friday:
Practice 1: 10:00 - 11:30
Practice 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Saturday:
Practice 3: 10:00 - 11:00
Qualifying: 13:00 – 14:00 Sunday: Race: 14:00
The
Canadian GP: Williams Martini Grand Prix Preview
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Date: 02/06/2015 12:55
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