I can't wait to race at home in Italy - Fisico

The ING Renault F1 Team previews round thirteen of the 2007 Formula 1 World Championship. Of course, Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella is looking forward to race in front of his home crowd and fans.

"I really lost out in the incident at the first corner. I could easily have scored points, and that makes it all the more frustrating to finish in 9th position. But you have to put that behind you and look forward. There are still five races to go, and each one will be important for the team and myself. We are totally focused on the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, which will be a very special race for me."

"It means even more because this is the only race in Italy this season, because we haven't been to Imola! I have always enjoyed racing at Monza, ever since I won here in Formula 3. I got on the podium in 2005 as well, the first Italian to do that since Alboreto. It is a challenging circuit for the drivers, and I have some good memories, so I am looking forward to seeing what we can do this year."

"Not really, in actual fact I would say it's the opposite because it pushes you to give even more effort because you are racing in front of your people, with friends and family watching on too!"

"We have been working hard to ensure the car can be competitive. Our test last week was spent preparing for the race, even though bad weather on Thursday restricted our running. Like the other teams, we have a specific, new aerodynamic package for this race, which is adapted to the specific demands of the circuit. We know that our engine is strong too, but even though we have tested here recently, it will still be important to make good use of practice to fine-tune the car, and find the right compromise for qualifying and the race."