Q:
How are you feeling about your new appointment?

Nico Hulkenberg:
I'm pretty excited to be racing for Williams. They're real racers. I've been with the team as a test driver for two years now so I know everyone well. I've also been working in the factory itself this year with stints in composites, the wind tunnel and sub-assembly. I like the people and the atmosphere within the factory is really good. I'm now in a race seat and I'm really looking forward to next year.


Q:
What are your objectives for next season?

NH:
I just want to deliver consistently and do a good job for the team. I'd like to have some good races and score point.


Q:
What expectations are there from the team?

NH:
Of course they are expecting something otherwise they wouldn't have put me in the car, but I think their expectations are realistic.


Q:
What steps will you take to ensure you hit the ground running in F1?

NH:
I can't ensure anything; all I can do is work hard over the winter. I'll take all of the tests that I get and I will use the simulator at Grove as much as I can. I'll prepare well with my engineers and then hit the track and go racing and see where we are in Bahrain.


Q:
When will you get your first run in the car?

NH:
I will test the 2010 FW32 when testing starts in February, but I will be doing two of the young driver tests in December at Jerez.


Q:
Rubens Barrichello will be your team-mate for 2010, your thoughts?

NH:
It's completely positive from my perspective. As a rookie in F1, you couldn't ask for a better person to be your team-mate. It's a good combination.

Q:
Do you think you can get the measure of Rubens next year?

NH:
It's difficult to judge at this stage. As there is a limited amount of testing before the season starts, it will be difficult to get much track time in to prepare, but I hope to be on his pace from the beginning. From there, I hope I will be able to match his speed and results and maybe even beat him at some point.


Q:
Is he the kind of team-mate you would prefer?

NH:
I don't really mind. I just want the best team-mate I can get. Someone who is quick, experienced and a good driver, and that's what I see in him.


Q:
Will you go to him for advice?

NH:
I would be stupid not to! I think I can learn a lot from him and his experience, particularly by seeing how he works over a race weekend.


Q:
It's been five years since Williams' last victory in F1. From what you know so far of the new car, do you think the team can turn their fortunes around?

NH: