Red Bull driver Mark Webber learnt 85 percent of Buddh International circuit – Formula 1 news
Red Racing team driver Mark Webber has said that he has learnt 85% of the newly developed Buddh International Circuit by spending a lot of time in the simulator.
The teams are only able to work out the understanding of the circuit through simulation as there is no prior experience of the racetrack. Webber though seems optimistic about his performance of the track and is satisfied with the results of the simulator.
The Australian though realises that the actual feel of the track can only be learnt through experiencing a drive on it.
“In terms of the kerbs and other subtle final details, these will obviously come into place right at the end, so I'd say we have an 85% understanding of what the track is going to be like. It's always nice to drive at a new venue and in the simulator it
looks like quite a quick flowing track, very rewarding.” He further added.
Webber showed some concern about the durability of the Pirelli tyres. He felt that they will degrade rapidly due the weather conditions.
“It's going to be pretty warm, which is going to be a challenge for the tyres. I've never been to India before. There are some amazing cricket players from India - it's their number one sport and I'd love to watch Australia play cricket there someday. I'm
looking forward to the weekend.”
Red Bull Racing driver is looking for wins to achieve a second position in the standings of the 2011 Formula 1 season, and the team have shown that wins for Webber will be the main priority for them.
The teammate Sebastian Vettel has also been vocal about the team’s goal to help Webber win races in order to achieve the second position. The German is open to letting Webber win if the situation arises for the good of the team.
Webber at the moment is 13 points behind McLaren’s Jenson Button, who will be looking to win the races to keep his second position secured. Button won the race in Suzuka beating the dominating Vettel at a very challenging circuit.
It will be interesting to see how the results pan out, over the weekend on October 30, 2011, in India.
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