Sport
performance-wise, so I am really concentrating month. Because I don’t get over as much as I’d Kazuki, how do you feel about Honda leaving
on myself and making sure that I’m preparing as like, I always try and make it a long visit. When I the sport?
best I can. I learnt a lot last year and I will be do come over, I’ll take time to wander round and KN: For the Japanese Formula One fans, it’s a
drawing upon that experience this year. Specifi- see everyone. Every time I’ve done that recently real shame. We will all miss Honda because
cally, my main goals will be race consistency and there seems to be a good atmosphere around the they’ve achieved so much success in the sport.
to gain a deeper understanding of both the car place which is great as it gives me a real boost for But I think because of their current situation
and the tracks. when I go out on track. their withdrawal was unavoidable. T_hey could
KN: I live in Oxford so I spend a lot of time at always come back though.
T_he chance to get good results in Formula One the factory. Mainly I’ll come in to spend time
racing is notoriously difficult. What did you with my engineers and to use the simulator,
learn from your experiences last year? which is more important than ever now with the
NR: T_he most important thing is to learn from testing restrictions. In the past two weeks, I’ve
the mistakes you make and to progress. I had been at Williams pretty much everyday so, in
four opportunities for a good result last year, two answer to your question, a lot! And, like Nico, I
worked out and two didn’t. T_he only one that also feel that positive atmosphere in the factory.
really frustrated me was Monaco, conditions were
difficult and I messed up. Williams have faced a tough winter with the
current financial situation. And the news about
What are the most important requirements of RBS must be disappointing for the team?
being a good racing driver? NR: T_he RBS contract expires at the end of
NR: Intelligence, awareness, quick thinking, 2010 anyway so I don’t really understand what
positivity and the ability to drive creatively are all the problem is. T_he good news is it that we still
important. Talent is the most important thing have two more years with a very good partner.
though and the key to that is good hand-eye T_hat’s the thing about Formula One, sponsors
co-ordination and understanding the fastest way come and go and we always have to find new
to get from A to B. It’s an ability. ones. It’s unfortunate, but it’s not a huge concern
for the team. Williams is financially healthy at
How much time do you spend at the factory and the moment. It was before the rule changes and
is that important to you? is probably more so now, so there are no concerns
NR: I live in Monaco so I probably visit once a in that area.
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