Red Bull drivers looking forward to unique Monza circuit
As the Italian GP at Monza approaches, the Red Bull drivers share their thoughts on the unique high speed layout which has been used in Grand Prix racing since the 1920's. And this race is even more special for Sebastian Vettel, who had his first victory with Toro Rosso back in 2006.
Mark Webber: "There are a lot of things that make Monza unique and special, not least of all the passionate Italian tifosi who help to give the place a great atmosphere. I love the way the track threads its way through the park too and remains one of the classic races on the F1 calendar. Of course it’s renowned for its many long straights, that means a lot of heavy braking so it can be quite hard on the car. I think we can still do well at Monza. We might have a bit more in the way of opposition – in addition to Ferrari, McLaren and Renault, Force India could also be in the mix for the top places.”
Sebastian Vettel: "I have got two great memories from Monza, my first F1 first win and first F1 pole position, so it’s good to be going back. It’s a unique circuit with a great history and an unforgettable atmosphere due to the fans. The circuit is one of the most challenging of the season, due to the low downforce levels and high top speeds. It’s unique because it includes very long straights where we reach more than 300kph and there are the famous corners, Parabolica and Lesmo. They are faster than the first chicanes, but you have to brake heavily on the approach. The key factors are low drag and good braking stability. I think it won’t be easy for us, due to the long straights, but I’m sure we will do our best and keep fighting until the end.”
