Sam Michael, Technical DirectorThe team heads to Malaysia with the target of getting both drivers into Q3 and improving our positionin the Constructors’ Championship. Sepang is quite a different circuit to the two previous tracks we’vevisited in that it has a lot of high speed changes of direction. We will have some improvements on theFW32 for this race, mostly relating to the aerodynamics and we will also have some upgrades to helpgearshifting. Both drivers will be working hard on our starts over the course of the weekend to getback to our usual standard.

Rubens BarrichelloI like Malaysia very much. Physically, it’s one of the toughest races on the calendar and you have togo there expecting it to be really hot. One year I lost something like 1.3kg during the race. Because ofthe heat, you have to be well prepared, physically and mentally, but we all do a lot of training to makesure that we are.

I enjoy the layout of the circuit. It has a good mix of corners, high and low speed, and it flows well. It isalso quite wide which will give us some overtaking opportunities around the lap. A strong set-up iscrucial in order to get a good lap time around Kuala Lumpur so having a productive practice on Fridaywill be really important.

Nico HülkenbergI obviously don’t have experience of Sepang in an F1 car, but I raced there when I was competing inA1 GP so I know the circuit already which will be helpful. Melbourne was really frustrating for me soI’m happy that this is a back to back race and I can get back in the car again quickly. We’ll be pushinghard to try to get a better result.

Malaysia is not a favourite track of mine, but it’s ok. Turns five and six are really quick, about250km/h, so that part of the circuit is my favourite. It’s going to be hot, but I spent a few weeks inMalaysia in January to do some training so I feel well prepared. I’m looking forward to getting thereand to a good race.