August 18, 2007

Quotes from McLaren Riders: The Turkey Preview

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Mercedes Benz has been very impressing in their performance.  I haven’t heard much questions about their Mercedes 260e radiator or any of their vehicles’ parts.  All I hear are praises and the impressions of being overwhelmed when driving Mercedes units.

Who won’t love the speedy McLaren?  It has been one of the top in the fastest cars around the world.  It flaunted its amazing moves in a lot of car racing competitions.  Besides the speed, the vehicle is absolutely stunning.

Let me share with you some of what the prominent McLaren riders say about this powerful car.  I was able to learn about this from a reliable site.  These are some of their thoughts as part of the Turkey preview:

Fernando Alonso:

“It is always great to have a break and re-charge the batteries, but it is fantastic to be getting back out on track in Turkey. I have a solid points total in the Drivers’ World Championship and I am aiming to build on that considerably in Istanbul.”

“We are in a strong position in both Championships and there are a lot of points to be won in the final six races. However, we are looking at the races one by one, and my focus is on this Grand Prix and getting the best result possible in Turkey. I have come second in the two years we have raced here previously and I will be aiming to improve on that this time.”

Lewis Hamilton:

“I have great memories of the Istanbul Park, last year this was a defining race in the GP2 Championship for me and I am really looking forward to getting out there with the MP4-22. It is an amazing track to drive, with so many different challenges, and overtaking is possible.”

“The circuit is pretty wide, which always helps when you are trying to pass. Having dropped down to the back of the field after spinning on the second lap last year, I spent the race working my way back up to second, it felt like a win and it would be great to get on the top step this year!”

Martin Whitmarsh, CEO Formula 1, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes:

“Each race weekend has its own challenges, we faced some fairly unique ones at the Hungarian Grand Prix and there has been much reportage in the press in the two weeks since; however none of this has affected the preparation and motivation of Fernando, Lewis and the team for this 12th round of the season.”

Norbert Haug, Vice President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport:

“Following the summer break since the Hungarian Grand Prix we are now facing six Grands Prix within the next eight weeks leading up to the season finale in Sao Paulo on 21st October; everybody involved will virtually continue without break until the final Grand Prix of the season. The race on 26th August will be held on a very demanding circuit, which requires a perfect car.”

Check out autosport.com for more of it.  You would know they have the spirit to keep McLaren on the track.

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