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Brazilian GP: Sauber Friday practice notes

Sauber Petronas drivers Felipe Massa and Giancarlo Fisichella finished eighth and 17th respectively after today's first practice sessions for the Brazilian Grand Prix in Interlagos. Giancarlo Fisichella: "This morning I had oversteer and this ...

Published: Oct 23, 2004, 9:22 PM

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Sauber Petronas drivers Felipe Massa and Giancarlo Fisichella finished eighth and 17th respectively after today's first practice sessions for the Brazilian Grand Prix in Interlagos.

Giancarlo Fisichella:

"This morning I had oversteer and this afternoon it was understeer, so we still have a little work to do on the set-up. We need somewhere in the middle! But the car was good in the long runs, so I am confident for the race."

Felipe Massa:

"I'm really happy so far. Of course this is a big weekend for me, racing in front of my home crowd, so eighth place is a good start. The car is very good, once we got the right set-up after this morning, and we have done our tyre choice. The car was strong straight away on the first lap with the latest Bridgestones, so I am feeling quietly confident that we can do well."

Peter Sauber (Team Principal):

"Another normal Friday test, except that this one was the 18th of the season! I am confident that we have found a good race set-up and that we have made the right tyre choice."

Felipe Massa
Chassis: C23-01
Practice session 1: 1:14.479, 16th
Practice session 2: 1:12.183, 8th

Giancarlo Fisichella
Chassis: C23-04
Practice session 1: 1:14.118, 12th
Practice session 2: 1:12.631, 17th

-sauber-

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