Williams Team Reactions 2007 Italian GP
By Williams F1 Team
September 11 2007
| Reactions: Italian GP Race |
| The ATT Williams team gained further advantage over its closest rivals in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza today as it collected three points, strengthening fifth place in the Constructors' Championship. Nico Rosberg equalled his highest placed finish of the season with sixth and collected points for the third consecutive race. Alex Wurz was left unable to capitalise on an aggressive strategy when he lost time handing back a position gained in the chicane on the first lap. As a result, Alex ended the race where he started, in 13th. |
Nico Rosberg:  "It
was a good weekend for us. We showed a competitive pace and we've been
happy with our performance all weekend. The team's made good progress
following the test here last week, and the hard work paid off with a
really a big step forward. Well done to Toyota as Monza's an engine
track and we held our own. It's also great to get more points for both
the Championships."
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Alex Wurz:  "It
was a difficult first stint for me. We went with a very aggressive
strategy but having a heavy fuel load had a negative effect on my rears
and I just couldn't get the speed I needed. It all comes down to my
qualifying position. Making a mistake on Saturday means you're chasing
it during the race, but I like the challenge."
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Sam Michael Technical Director
WilliamsF1: "It
was a good effort by Nico. Unfortunately, he had to hand back eighth to
Button on the first lap because he gained the position by going through
the chicane. That made it difficult for him because he was then stuck
behind Jenson for the majority of the first stint. Once he had overtaken
him, he pushed hard and was able to make up enough distance to
eventually get the position that we had originally targeted. Alex was
looking ok, but unfortunately had the same problem as Nico with regard
to the chicane. Handing back the position ultimately cost him a couple
of places at the end of the race. The car was reliable and solid today
and it was good to score another three points in the Constructors'.
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Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, Italy 53 Laps: 306.720kms / 190.596 miles |
Clear and sunny | |||
|
POS |
DRIVER |
TEAM |
Time (Fastest Lap) |
Grid |
|
1 |
F ALONSO |
McLaren Mercedes |
1:18:37.806 (1:22.871, 1st) |
1 |
|
2 |
L Hamilton |
McLaren Mercedes |
+6.062 (1:22.936, 2nd) |
2 |
|
3 |
K Raikkonen |
Ferrari |
+27.325 (1:23.370, 3rd) |
5 |
|
8 |
N ROSBERG |
AT&T Williams |
+65.810 (1:24.472, 8th) |
6 |
|
13 |
A WURZ |
AT&T Williams |
+1 Lap (1:25.000, 16th) |
13 |
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