EXCLUSIVE: Q+A Alexander Wurz

F1Technical sat down with Alexander Wurz, who will race alongside Nico Rosberg for the Williams F1 Team in 2007. During the 2006 season, Alex was the test-and reserve driver of the team and did an incredible job as he was always one of the fastest men on track during the free practices sessions on Friday.

"Well, as driver or test driver, you are doing a lot of work for your team, one carries a lot of responsibility, because what the entire team is producing, i.e the racecar, the driver is handed over this product to use it to its best and perform. At the same time, the driver speaks to the media and to the fans on the performance and has to justify the results. "

"The moment I walked into Williams it hits you, this enormous racing spirit atmosphere. Formula 1 is not like a marriage, one is allowed to change, and I am proud to have found such a good spot. To be a Williams F1 race driver, that's quite cool, isn't it? On the other hand, I had a good time at Mclaren, a time where I learned a lot - on and of the track."

"We worked close already this season, so it’s not a new situation, just a bit different because I’ll see him on the track in race conditions. But I am sure that both of us know that we have to bring the results home for the team and improve as a team. Of course he is a very talented and fast driver, he has shown that many times."

"We are trying to improve the overall performance, of course. There is not a particular weakness in this car, but naturally one always looks to improve and the main aim is reliability. At the same time, all the teams are looking to make the cars more efficient, and so do we."

"Well lots of questions in this one question. Firstly, the Cosworth engine was a very good engine and I am proud to have been a part of England’s racing history by driving a car with their engine in the back. Cosworth was, and still is, the manufacturer with the most amount of victories. It’s sad to see them leave F1. Our switch to Toyota is a natural progression of moving forward. That comment doesn't mean that Cosworth were bad, not at all. But there is more to the engine switch than just pure horsepower - but best you ask Frank about that one."

"Hey, in the last few years, well in fact since I’ve watched F1, there are always regulation changes. In the end, I must say that the racing in the last two seasons was damn good. So much better than the highly regarded eighties where the leader lapped the guy in P3. The hard part is to keep the sport interesting, which is hard considering our world of such fast moving media and a short consumer attention span, so we will see if the new regulations help. I would prefer to keep the tyre war, instead of a singe tyre manufacturer."

"It makes no difference I guess. Certainly I think it won't save any money, but it might give the FIA more possibilities to control things."

"My partner Rainer and me sold the team after we won the overall world cup two times in a row in mountain biking. We had a mega time and it was nice to see our riders winning. "

"Well, I certainly hope to nail it right from the word go. I can't do miracles, but I will give it my all. It’s going to be sweet."