I just want to do a good job at Monza - Alguersuari
With a trio of F1 races under his belt – even if his Belgian Grand Prix was a bit shorter than planned – Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari, the youngest driver on the grid tells us how it’s gone so far
Jaime Alguersuari: “At the moment, I’m still very much in a development phase, coming into F1 at a time when there is no testing. Step by step, I’m getting there and every time I get in the car, I learn more, improve my understanding and go faster. Generally, I’m happy with the way things are going. I’d say Qualifying is the toughest challenge at the moment, because you have to get everything absolutely spot on over just one lap with a specific type of tyre and specific fuel load. If you don’t do a perfect lap on Saturday afternoon, your race is compromised and getting the best out of a new set of tyres is the hardest thing for a newcomer.
“Off the track, the way you have to work in Formula One is far more complex than in the other formulae. I’m getting used to it and I’ve got experience of moving up from one category to another or switching from one team to another, having to adapt to different philosophies. In F1, there are a lot more technical meetings, plus all the work on the media side. Now, after three races, it’s beginning to feel more natural.
“I am enjoying the experience very much: last weekend for example, I really liked driving the car in the wet at Spa. Sometimes though, it’s been quite tough and I can hardly believe I’m racing in F1. I think that, only at the end of this season, will I be able to stop and think that I am in this sport, competing against the best drivers in the world.
“I’m looking forward to racing at Monza next weekend, as I enjoy the track and I’ve had good experiences there in the past. I just want to do a good job there and continue improving and going faster.”
Source Toro Rosso
