Interviews from Formula1.com http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/ en-GB Formula1.com Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:07:11 GMT Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:07:11 GMT 15 http://www.formula1.com/photos/225x150/sutton/2008/d08ger427.jpg http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8143.html Jarno Trulli (ITA) Toyota. Formula One World Championship, Rd 10, German Grand Prix, Practice Day, Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, 18 July 2008 The German Grand Prix was a frustrating affair for Toyota's Jarno Trulli. After storming to fourth on the Hockenheim grid, Trulli started the race ahead of Renault's Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen. But he eventually only managed to cross the finish line in ninth. The Italian, however, is not disheartened. And despite his exasperating time in Germany, he is feeling confident ahead of the next round in Hungary and is eager to show off the increasingly competitive TF108… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8143.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:07:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8143.html Formula1.com Following Sunday's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, Martin Whitmarsh, McLaren's Formula One CEO, discusses how the weekend unfolded for team mates Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen... http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8144.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:34:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8144.html Formula1.com Finishing in 10th place may not be the dream ending to your home Grand Prix, but having enjoyed so many successes at Hockenheim in the past, Williams driver Nico Rosberg still retains his affection for the German circuit. It was there that we caught up with Rosberg to find out about his race in Germany and discover a little more about how he likes to spend his time 'in the office' over a race weekend… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8136.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:46:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8136.html Formula1.com His German race may have ended in the barriers last weekend, but Toyota's Timo Glock is already feeling fighting fit for the forthcoming Hungarian Grand Prix. Here Glock reflects on his Hockenheim crash and looks ahead to his return to the TF108 cockpit at this week's Jerez test… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8141.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:52:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8141.html Formula1.com Toyota's team principal on the latest following Timo Glock's crash in Sunday afternoon's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. Glock was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after a heavy impact with the pit wall. Q: First of all, what is Timo's condition? Tadashi Yamashina: Timo is fine, thankfully, and that is the most important thing. Obviously it was a heavy impact and he did not get out of the car immediately, so he was taken to the circuit medical centre, as is the normal procedure in these incidents... http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8129.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:48:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8129.html Formula1.com Getting a car onto the front row at Silverstone recently was a sensational experience for Red Bull. Even if Mark Webber went from hero to zero on lap one of the race, it proved that Adrian Newey's design touch is finally having a serious effect on the team. Webber may have left the British Grand Prix disappointed, but he arrived in Germany safe in the knowledge that Red Bull are very much on an upward path - one that could put the Australian back on the front row very soon, even if it wasn't to be in Hockenheim… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8118.html Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:17:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8118.html Formula1.com When Ross Brawn joined Honda as their new team principal for 2008, he was widely hailed as the man who could put the Japanese squad back on the road to victory. Nine races into the season and, Rubens Barrichello's Silverstone podium aside, things have not changed dramatically on the outside. Brawn, however, remains unflustered, insisting the team are improving significantly from within, with a clear focus on 2009 when the major rule changes could well play into their hands… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8106.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:35:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8106.html Formula1.com A hurried Hockenheim press conference on Thursday brought the announcement that Sebastian Vettel will fill David Coulthard's vacant Red Bull Racing seat in 2009. The choice of driver was not a surprise. The speed of the decision was - few had expected one until the end of the European season. Despite some heavyweight names being linked with the drive, Red Bull clearly have no doubt that Vettel is their best option - a dynamic presence who can not only complement the experienced Mark Webber, but who can also act as the ideal brand ambassador, connecting with the younger generation of Red Bull aficionados… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8102.html Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:03:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8102.html Formula1.com Later this month the Renault team will be busy celebrating two birthdays, with Nelson Piquet turning 23 on July 25 and Fernando Alonso marking his 27th birthday four days later. And to mark their drivers' forthcoming birthdays, the French team met up with both Alonso and Piquet to find out more about their likes and dislikes… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8100.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:05:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8100.html Formula1.com Although Toyota showed potential during testing at Silverstone before the British Grand Prix, the team struggled for pace in qualifying and were left disappointed by their eventual race result. Ahead of this weekend's race at Hockenheim, Pascal Vasselon, the Japanese squad's senior general manager (chassis), reveals his expectations… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8090.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:11:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8090.html Formula1.com Next season will see the introduction of several key changes to the Formula One regulations. Many expect these adjustments could bring about a shift in the standings, and Force India are amongst those hoping to capitalise on any upset to the balance of power. Here team boss Vijay Mallya reviews the squad's season so far and explains why he's already looking ahead to 2009… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8089.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:12:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8089.html Formula1.com From its difficult beginnings, the Renault R28 has slowly picked up pace and the team are looking ahead optimistically to the forthcoming German Grand Prix. Here chief engineer Alan Permane reflects on the recent British race and discusses the French team's chances at the imminent Hockenheim round… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8085.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:04:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8085.html Formula1.com With Lewis Hamilton's sterling home victory and Rubens Barrichello's first podium in three seasons at Silverstone last weekend, Nick Heidfeld's second-place finish at the British Grand Prix was somewhat overshadowed. For Heidfeld's fans, however, the German's race was a sensation. Not only did he overcome his recent qualifying woes, he fought his way onto the podium with a triumphant mix of clever strategy, composed racing and cooler-than-cool overtaking moves… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8076.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:40:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8076.html Formula1.com Watching his team mate clinch Honda's first podium since 2006 while he sat on the sidelines following an early retirement was not the best way to spend his home Grand Prix. But that's just what Jenson Button did at Silverstone this weekend. Nonetheless, the British track remains a firm favourite with Button and it was there that we caught up with the English driver to find out how he likes to run his life over a typical race weekend... http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8071.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:23:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8071.html Formula1.com While the wet conditions at Silverstone on Sunday may have opened a window of opportunity for some drivers, the British Grand Prix ultimately proved disappointing for Toyota's Timo Glock, who eventually finished in 12th. Here Glock reviews his performance in the rain and looks ahead to his home race, which will take place at Hockenheim later this month… http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8069.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:49:00 GMT http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2008/7/8069.html Formula1.com