My aim is to try and match Fernando - Grosjean
The Renault F1 Team prepares for this weekend's inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2009 season. At the all-new Yas Marina Circuit, rookie Romain Grosjean will aim to try and match team mate Fernando Alonso and put down a good result.
"I thought the track was amazing and very challenging, although with the changeable weather it was difficult to learn the limits of the circuit and find a good set-up. In the race I made a good start, but I had some problems warming up the tyres so I was missing grip in the early laps and lost a lot of places. The car felt better at the end of the race but because of the problems at the start it was too late to recover."
What are you expecting from the Yas Marina circuit?"It will be a new adventure for everyone and I'm very curious to see what it's like as there has been so much expectation for this track. The photos I've seen of the marina look amazing and I'm sure it will be a great way to end the season. The layout looks like fun: it will be quick as there are some long straights and hopefully some overtaking opportunities. I think it will also feel like a street circuit with the big buildings and the yachts in the harbour."
What's your target for the final race of the season?"As it's a new track for all the drivers, things should be easier for me as we all have to learn the circuit. My aim is to try and match Fernando, qualify well and hopefully fight for points in the race."
