Indian GP pre-chat

[WiTcH]

Quote:New Delhi, 27 October – On the opening day of official activity at the Buddh International Circuit, on the outskirts of New Delhi, there was a special charity event organised in the afternoon for a school for differently abled children. At the autograph session traditionally held at all Grands Prix for fans to meet the drivers, Felipe Massa and Fernando Alonso signed paintings done by 152 children from 10 schools in the country run by eight Non Government Organisations. Along with all the other drivers, the Scuderia Ferrari duo then posed alongside the young artists for a photo to record the event. The paintings will now be auctioned to raise funds to go to the NGOs, as part of activities managed by the non-profit making Jaypee group, “Jaiprakash Sewa Santhan.” The auction is also aimed at increasing public awareness of the need for change in giving these very special children their place in society.

Posted in the Ferrari site.

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I hear this in every race from Fernando.

Quote:Fernando Alonso says Ferrari will be more aggressive and take more risks now that both championships are decided.

Although Red Bull only secured the constructors' championship last time out in Korea, Ferrari had long since turned its attentions to the 2012 season, highlighted by the new front wing tested on Alonso's car at Yeongam. Alonso said that the final few races would allow the team to take a different approach to each grand prix than it normally would if fighting for titles.

"We just need to be honest with ourselves and do the best we can in the remaining races and work a lot better and more than we did this year if we want to improve for next year which is already our target," Alonso said. "With both championships decided, all teams are now thinking of 2012, not just us. So we will tackle the remaining races in this spirit, trying to enjoy them, by doing things you maybe cannot do if you are fighting for a championship. We can be very aggressive and take more risks in qualifying for example."

Looking at the Indian Grand Prix specifically, Alonso said he was hoping that the new Buddh International Circuit would prove as enjoyable to drive as it looked.

"I am very excited to be here, a new circuit is a new challenge from a driver's point of view. This circuit looks very interesting, especially the last sector, which is very different and quick, allowing for good flowing speed to be used. Normally, with a new track, we find the real thing is better than the simulator. I hope we get a good first impression in tomorrow's practice."

[Chrissie]

Hmmm, that does seem to be his mantra of late..."we've got to be agressive" - still haven't seen any signs of "agressiveness" from Ferrari yet, which doesn't fill me with hope for next year either

Thanks for posting stef