Try and out-score BMW this weekend - Fisico

The ING Renault F1 Team previews round seven of the 2007 Formula One World Championship, the US Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Speedway. Giancarlo Fisichella hopes that he can score points at 'Indy'.

"Naturally, yes. The race was going well and the car was quick, but everything ended badly. I could have finished on the podium and it is frustrating to miss out on an opportunity like that. The positive thing to draw out of it all, though, is that the car was clearly competitive in Montreal. We were fighting with Ferrari in the race. That’s encouraging for this weekend in Indy… and hopefully we can round it off with a better result."

"It’s incredible to be honest. There are lots of real racing fans, it is a legendary circuit, and that makes it very special to be competing in a Grand Prix here. And it is all the more special because I managed to finish on the podium here last year…"

"Contrary to what you might think, it’s not an easy circuit, and it’s very difficult to find the good set-up. You have to find a good compromise between having enough grip through the infield, and being fast down the straight. You need a stable car with a good change of direction for the twisty section, but good top speed to be able to overtake or defend your position on the straight. It’s not an easy balance to find."

"It’s an enjoyable part of the circuit, but it’s not a very difficult section from the driving point of view. In a Formula 1 car, it’s practically like a straight because the car has so much grip that we can easily take it flat out…"

"We have to go into the race weekend feeling positive. This has always been a good circuit for me, and I think that our pace in Canada was quite good. Our fight in the championship is with BMW at the moment, so our target has to be to try and out-score them this weekend. They were very competitive in Montreal as well, so we will have our work cut out. But that will be what we are aiming for."