“The Chinese Grand Prix was a challenging race due to the changeable weather conditions, and our drivers lost ground in the early laps as they battled with understeer,” added
Honda senior technical director Shuhei Nakamoto. “We were therefore very pleased to pick up some valuable points due to a good strategy and a great drive from Jenson.
“Looking ahead to the final race of the season in Brazil, the main challenge at Interlagos is finding the best set-up on this bumpy circuit with its combination of low and high-speed corners. I am very proud that the team has kept pushing this year, and we will be doing our utmost to end the season on a high note.”
BMW-Sauber – Nick Heidfeld (#9), Robert Kubica (#10):
With its runner-up spot in the constructors’ standings long since sewn-up, BMW-Sauber arrives in Brazil vowing to pull out all the stops to ensure it signs off from an impressive sophomore season in style, after comfortably exceeding all expectations throughout the course of 2007.
With 94 points on the board – easily clear of main rivals
Renault – the Hinwil and Munich-based outfit can be justifiably proud of what it has achieved this year. Interlagos may not have been its most successful outing of the 2006 campaign, but for Nick Heidfeld certainly, it is a place of happy memories.
“For me, the circuit in São Paulo is one of the best of all,” the German stressed. “It is challenging, both in terms of driving skill and physically. It’s an anti-clockwise track and the straight is actually a long sweeping curve that puts your neck muscles under real strain.
“Then there’s the bumpy surface. The best sections come after turn three – turn five, which is an uphill double right-hander, is one of my favourites. I took my first podium finish at Interlagos in 2001 after coming third. That’s something you never forget.”
