I never liked using simulators – Kimi
Kimi did have fun playing in a simulator with children in Montreal though!
New circuit, exciting challenge.
So, it is time for the Japanese Grand Prix. I have not seen Fuji anywhere else than on the cover of the film package. From what I have read, it isn’t the best of circuits for the Ferrari cars. But the team has worked extremely hard to be competitive over this weekend too.
We are the hunters. Our only target is to win the race.
I know some drivers have worked hard in the simulators to get accustomed to the new circuit. But simulators are not for me. I never played the PlayStation, or spent too much time in the simulator. It hasn’t affected my performance in the past.
I will approach Fuji the same way I approach every race – with the intention of going there to win.
Since I was very young, I have always been able to pick up new circuits very quickly. It has not changed now, so it shouldn’t be a problem. Now given the three hours practise on Friday and a further one hour before qualifying on Saturday, all the drivers will know the circuit very well.
I have always liked to go to new places. It gives me a good feeling. It is exciting to come there for the first time and to start the work with the walk around the track and getting to know the corners.
It is difficult to say how it is between Ferrari and McLaren. But they probably know that we go very fast, too. Obviously, I will carry on from the fight we had in Spa. The McLaren boys are clearly ahead, and they don’t want to lose that advantage by making a silly mistake. I, on the other hand, can gamble and really go for it.
I have nothing to lose. But the competitos must be very cautious.
We had a really good weekend in Spa. We gained 5 points into the leaders. I will do my best to win the final races. We are the hunters and we are better equiped than we were before in the last race.
It would be great to repeat that feat of qualifying in Spa. But let us see how the practise sessions on Friday and Saturday go before we can make any serious predictions.
Ferrari is now officially the constructors champions of 2007. I am really happy for the team, and it feels nice that I helped Ferrari to win this team championship. It is a great reward for the great job the team has done during the season.
I had a short break after Spa. Now my neck is fully recovered. I can turn side to side normally. I also picked up some fighting spirit from playing ice hockey with my friends.
This is my seventh Grand Prix in Japan. I managed to win in Suzuka two years ago, and had some other good results there too, but I never really liked the place.
The Japanese fans are some of the most passionate supporters of F1 that I have ever seen and it’s great to see them cheering for Ferrari.
Arigatoo gozaimasu – already beforehand.
FUCK ISRAEL 