After the double points scoring result in the US the Williams Martini moves to the Interlagos circuit for the 2014 Brazilian GP. For the Williams team their aim is to extend their points lead in the Constructors Championship. For team driver Felipe Massa this is his home Grand Prix so it makes it that much more special and it is expected to see lots of Williams fans coming out to see the Brazilian driver.
Brazil’s love affair with
Formula One enters its fifth decade in 2014, and it shows no sign of
waning. Interlagos continues to be a sell-out every year and many of
those fans will be cheering our very own Felipe Massa, who began his
racing career at Interlagos.
The track is one of the shortest on the F1 calendar and it’s also one of
the most breathless, due to it being situated 800m above sea level. The
low atmospheric pressure has an effect on engine power and aerodynamics,
and the bumpy surface tests suspension to the limit. Physically, its
anti-clockwise direction and long final corner takes its toll on the
drivers’ necks.
Races at Interlagos are rarely dull, due to the circuit offering a
number of overtaking opportunities, including the famous Senna ‘S’ at
the end of the pit straight, and there’s always the chance of rain to
mix things up.
Rod Smedley:
The Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace is a slightly lower speed circuit than
the previous two Grands Prix, and it is a slightly shorter circuit. You
need a really good front end in the middle sector, but good traction
from the corners. Getting the most out of the tyres is important in
Brazil and the new asphalt will play a part in this. This may have
changed the dynamics of the track, but we hope to have both cars in the
points again at the end of the race.
Felipe Massa:
The track is great, although it’s very small it’s also very technical.
Corner one and two are very difficult especially as the gradient changes
so there is a specific way to drive this sector. With two straights and
a very slow section from corner seven to 11 it is important to have a
well-balanced car and not focus on just one of those elements. To drive
at my home Grand Prix is always special and to see the fans
supporting me is a great motivation.
Valtteri Bottas:
There are some changes to the track for this year, they have resurfaced
it and also the pit entry and exit are going to be a bit different than
before. It’s a great track with a big change in elevation. From the main
straight to the second sector the track drops a lot, and then you have a
big climb up hill in the last sector. Setting up the car is not easy
because of the long corners. Good balance is important but also a
good straight line speed, so I think we can be competitive here. The
fans are really passionate here and the atmosphere is great, so with it
being Felipe’s home Grand Prix I’m sure there will be a lot of Williams
supporters around.
Race Data Friday:
Practice 1: 10:00 - 11:30
Practice 2: 14:00 - 15:30 Saturday:
Practice 3: 11:00 - 12:00
Qualifying: 14:00 – 15:00 Sunday: Race: 14:00
Brazilian GP: Williams Martini Race Preview
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Date: 05/11/2014 08:29
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