The Energy Is OnWe got a good result in Hungary. There it was Ferrari vs McLaren but
like before, don’t expect that we will do it again in the next race in
Valencia. Okay, Valencia is a street track but it’s nature is
completely different from Hungary’s. Completely.
Last time we didn’t finish the race. We had different sorts of problems and then the engine went off.
Let’s hope that this time everything will go as planned and we get
on the podium again. It is a realistic goal and it would be great if we
got a continuation of the result in Hungary.
The qualification in Valencia is damn important because there you really can’t overtake anyone. One thing is
sure, we will put everything into the game so that we could get a good
starting position. Those who will start from the clean side of the
track will have a big advantage. This is once again a circuit that
isn’t used more than once a year and that’s why the difference between
the sides of the track is so big.
Valencia is a track where you have to drive really precisely. The
smallest screw-up will cost you horribly time. It’s also
insanely hot and humid although you don’t notice it while driving.
So far the street tracks and slower places have suited our car
well. If it weren’t for the hit in the wall in Melbourne I would have
come in 2nd. In Monaco I was 3rd and in Hungary 2nd. Valencia is the
fastest place of these four but if I would hit it in the quali then I
could fight even in the top.
The vacation came and went. I used the first week for rally. It was
a cool experience and I enjoyed it a lot even though I didn’t finish
the race. A lot of people and the feelings were high. After that I
relaxed for a moment and started to prepare for the end season’s
trials.
Felipe Massa is recovering at home and Luca Badoer will replace
him. Luca has drove tests for Ferrari for a long time and deserves this
opportunity to race in Ferrari without a doubt. I wish nothing more
than success and fighting spirit for Luca.
The end games start from here and after being 3rd and 2nd I wait
for sure that I would even win some race.The most important thing for
us is that we keep the team in 3rd place in the WCC. That’s challenge
enough. Let’s see what we get done.
Luca Badoer: "I have an excellent relationship with Kimi"
From Ferrari.com
These are very special days for Luca Badoer just before his debut on
the race track as official driver of the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro.
Luca spent two days at Maranello, where he was finally able to prepare
with the team for the European GP. Until last Sunday evening the
Scuderia department was closed for holiday, due to an agreement with
the other teams and the work has been taken up on Monday morning. Luca
has many things to do and his ride in the F60 for a video and photo
shooting for the Suceria’s partners at the Fiorano race track almost
became secondary.
"These 200 kilometres were absolutely insignificant from a technical
point of view, but they allowed me to get to know the car again,”
Badoer said before leaving for his hometown Montebelluna. "I have a
good impression and it’s obvious that there’s a difficult task waiting
for me at Valencia: the first race will help me to get back into the
rhythm of a Formula 1 weekend. I haven’t set myself any goals, just to
end the race.”
Luca can count on the special support from Michael Schumacher at
Valencia. “I’m glad that Michael will be with the team, I’m sure he can
give me some important tips,” Luca said. “Over the last days we’ve
spoken very often and we even trained together when he was still trying
to get ready to race. I was really sad, because I know how much he
would have liked it. Although I am now able to make my dream come true,
I am his friend, his admirer and his fan.”
In Valencia Luca will meet another old friend of his: Kimi Raikkonen.
“We’ve got an excellent relationship and I’m sure that we’ll work very
well together as teammates. He’s got his character, but that’s nothing
new; I feel very good when we’re together.”
As far as Montebelluna, his hometown is concerned, Luca said: “They
celebrated for two days after Ferrari had announced that I will race
instead of Felipe. I was very happy and I also want to thank all the
fans for their support.”
FUCK ISRAEL 
Not too optimistic for the GP, don’t think the Valencia Circuit will fit the F60 characteristics. Hope am completely wrong, anyway knowing Kimi’s determination, he will do his best for a good result. Hope that Luca will have a good race too!!!
LikeLike
good luck to kimi and luca
LikeLike
Hi! I’m really excited for the race.:))))) This was too long break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GOOD LUCK KIMI! WIN THE RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LikeLike