Australia's Christian Jones is the reigning - and defending - Asian F3 champion, having decided to return to the series for a second year in 2005. The son of 1980
F1 world champion Alan Jones, is not having things all his own way, however.
Jones Jr is currently in Zhuhai, preparing for the F3 double-header at the Pan Zhujiang Delta Racing Festival this weekend, and hoping to claw back ground lost in the opening round to Ananda Mikola.
Q:
What is your impression of the Zhuhai International Circuit?
Christian Jones:
I haven't driven around it yet but, so far, I see the facilities are good and everything is fine. I like Zhuhai, particularly as it is not far from Hong Kong, where I have many friends. I hope they can all come over this weekend to give me some support.
Q:
Last year, you had a crash with John O'Hara at the last round, how is the situation now?
CJ:
Well, that was just racing. I have put it behind me, and I think he has also. That was 2004, we're now racing in 2005.
Q:
Who are your biggest rivals for this weekend?
CJ:
Ananda Mikola and John O'Hara. They drive for Three Bond and Toyota Team TOM's. But I have my own team and, if I beat them, it will give me extra satisfaction.
Q:
Your father is in charge of the Australian A1 GP team and you drove the A1 GP car recently. How was it?
CJ:
Yes, I drove it at Eastern Creek. That was a great experience. The car felt more like an F1 car with the paddle shifts, twice the horsepower of an F3 car and no traction control. It had great fun. I really hope I can race it for Australia.
Q:
What is your ambition this year?
