It would be fantastic if we were able to score points, but I'm going to take each session as it comes, and each race as it comes. I haven't done a full A1GP race weekend before, so to expect points is ambitious, to finish the race has to be the real goal at this stage.

Q:
You haven't raced for over a season, are you going to do more?

AL:
As I'm sure you know, you need substantial backing to be able to race at this sort of level – and the grades below this, particularly at my level of racing means that I'd need to be Europe based. I don't have the funds to do this unless I can find sponsorship. I'm always trying to sort this out, so if something was to be forthcoming I'd be racing as often as I could. The more time I can spend driving and racing the more progress I will make.

Q:
And what are your expectations for the weekend?

AL:
I want to take it slowly and build through the weekend. I have a great relationship with the engineering team, as I do with all the crew members, so I know they'll really help to settle me in and support me in each session. I'm not looking to be the fastest driver in the practice sessions; I'm aiming to use these to prepare me for the races. If that means we're running with full tanks, or worn tyres, then that's what we'll be doing. My goal is to finish both races. If we can be in the top ten that's a bonus, but I'm not underestimating the challenge ahead.

Q:
What does it mean to you to be racing for your country?

AL:
I love the concept of A1GP and the way that you represent your nation when you race in the series. It adds so much as you know that everyone at home is willing you on and supporting you. I'm very proud to be Malaysian, so driving a car which carries the national flag of my country, is liveried in its sporting colours and is watched by people at home is very special to me. I can't wait to be lining up in the drivers parade and just making that step up from rookie driver to the race driver!