Friday Practice Sessions Build SAUBER Confidence


Last Year's Winner

By SAUBER PETRONAS
October 23 2004

SAUBER PETRONAS drivers Felipe Massa and Giancarlo Fisichella finished eighth and 17th respectively after today’s first practice sessions for the Brazilian Grand Prix in Interlagos. Friday, Free Practice 1:

Driver Chassis Best Time Position
G. Fisichella C23-04 1:14.118 12
F. Massa C23-01 1:14.479 16
Spare Car C23-02 - -


Friday, Free Practice 2:
Driver Chassis Best Time Position
G. Fisichella C23-04 1:12.631 17
F. Massa C23-01 1:12.183 8
Spare Car C23-02 - -


Giancarlo Fisichella (Driver):

"This morning I had oversteer and this afternoon it was understeer, so we still have a little work to do on the set-up. We need somewhere in the middle! But the car was good in the long runs, so I am confident for the race."

Felipe Massa (Driver):

"I'm really happy so far. Of course this is a big weekend for me, racing in front of my home crowd, so eighth place is a good start. The car is very good, once we got the right set-up after this morning, and we have done our tyre choice. The car was strong straight away on the first lap with the latest Bridgestones, so I am feeling quietly confident that we can do well."

Peter Sauber (Team Principal):

"Another normal Friday test, except that this one was the 18th of the season! I am confident that we have found a good race set-up and that we have made the right tyre choice. "

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