Sam Michael: Williams still pushing for some upgrades to the 2011 car – Formula 1 news
Team Williams’ technical director Sam Michael has recently stated that the team is still pushing for some upgrades for the remaining 6 races of the 2011 Formula 1 season in order to make up for the disastrous start to this year’s season.
“There is a large improvement in track grip as the race weekend progresses. There are also more bumps and kerbs to deal with compared to normal and downforce is set to a maximum. Good traction with minimal understeer are always the focus of the car set-up
here,” he said.
Since the Singapore Grand Prix is the next event according to the 2011 Formula 1 calendar, it is going to be a very tough race for the teams as it is a night street race.
“Marina Bay is a new track for me so I will need to work hard to learn it ready for qualifying. It will be my first time in Singapore and my first time racing at night as well. I really like street circuits so I think I can be quick there,” said Michael.
Williams are currently in 9th place in the constructors’ standings and they are way behind their closest rivals, Force India, Sauber and Toro Rosso.
There are just 6 races left in the 2011 Formula 1 season and the team is going to go through some major changes in order to get the best performance out of the team as a whole in 2012.
The team has shifted its focus to the 2012 Formula 1 season one has to admit that they will not rest until the end of the 2011 season as they want maximum damage control before heading on to the development process of their next season’s car.
Nevertheless, they are expected to keep the same drivers’ line-up next year as well and it is going to be interesting to see how they improve their performance before the end of the 2011 Formula 1 season.
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