Giancarlo Fisichella fighting for the championship

By Kristien Barker
March 28 2006

Italian Giancarlo Fisichella is still aiming to be the world drivers champion after winning the Malaysian grand prix last weekend and bouncing back strongly after the disiaster which was the first race of the season in Bahrain

"We had a fantastic weekend in Malaysia, to get the pole and the race win, and to do it without any unusual circumstances like in Melbourne 2005," Fisichella said. "Even in Bahrain, the car felt very strong and taking into account the power loss, I was very competitive. And now we are in Melbourne. I have a great feeling here, I won last year, and I am hoping to do the same again!"

"I think the first two races have shown we have a good potential," he added. "In the winter, I said I wanted to go for the championship, and these races have shown that I have the chance to do well at every circuit, and to fight for the title. That is my dream, and my goal this year. The atmosphere within the team is fantastic, and I have a great relationship with Fernando. The feeling is very positive."

"This is the last flyaway race, and it is very important to score lots of points early in the season," he continued. "I think Renault will be very competitive in Australia, and I am going for the win. I want to arrive in Imola, one of my home races, with a very strong position in the championship."