JG:
Apart from Susie, I’m the only British driver in the field and to be the lead driver for your country in your home race is a really nice feeling. It gave me a small idea of what it must be like to drive in your home grand prix as a
Formula One driver. When I was racing in Formula Three, either all the races were in my home country or none of them were, but when you race in front of your home crowd just once a year it puts an extra-special spring in your step.
Q:
Turning your attentions to 2007 and the future, what does that hold for you?
JG:
I’ve already signed my contract to remain in the DTM with Mercedes next year. We did that back in August, so it’s been in my pocket for a while even though we didn’t actually announce it until very recently. I just hope I can do a better job than I did this year, build on my performance and not make the same mistakes again.
Q:
And now with a year’s more experience under your belt, what do you think you can achieve next season?
JG:
I think the sky’s the limit. With the speed that I’ve shown anything is possible. Obviously the main thing I’m looking for is to get a race win – that’s what’s missing the most – and if I can do that consistently then the championship is always a possibility. I need to keep an open mind and take it one race at a time.
