“Twelve years ago at Interlagos we started our first
Formula 1 race with our partner
McLaren,” the German reminisced. “Because this is obviously currently an issue for some, I would like to point out that since then all our drivers have had the same pre-conditions, technical and support-wise, and this will not be any different in the 2007 season finale.
“The surface at Interlagos offers good grip but it is often pretty bumpy. Regarding the set-up, the team has to find a good balance for the car so that it handles well over those bumps, particularly under braking. Two years ago we achieved a one-two victory here, and we have won here a total of four times since the beginning of our partnership. Hopefully that is a good omen for this final race.
“The Brazilian Grand Prix will be the end of a great Formula 1 season, which brought the most extreme challenges for the team, who have replied with optimum performances. I cordially thank every single team member for this. We have already clinched this important victory over all influences from outside the team, and we will work in the final race as focused as before to achieve the world championship title, with one of our drivers taking first and the other one hopefully as runner-up in the overall ranking.
“After the final chequered flag the points table ideally should look like it has done for the last six months – either Lewis ahead of Fernando or Fernando ahead of Lewis, following a tough and fair fight on and not off the track.”
Renault – Giancarlo Fisichella (#3), Heikki Kovalainen (#4):
Renault head to Brazil with their third spot in the constructors’ title chase assured, but with Heikki Kovalainen still entertaining a slim hope of overhauling BMW-Sauber’s
Robert Kubica for sixth spot in the drivers’ standings.
