Jenson Button: “The Place Has A Lot of History, And The Fans Are So Passionate About Their Racing”

 

Jenson Button: “The Place Has A Lot of History, And The Fans Are So Passionate About Their Racing”

Jun 13, 2007

JENSON BUTTON (Honda Racing F1 Team): “I really enjoy racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I had never driven on a banked circuit before Formula One went to Indy, so the last corner of the F1 circuit configuration is really fun to drive.

I know the banking is not much compared to the IndyCar races, but it feels banked to us. The circuit is not such a high-speed circuit, which I generally prefer, but you can get some great racing as there are some good overtaking opportunities.

The key to getting a quick lap around the Speedway is achieving a package which doesn’t have too much aerodynamic drag for the long straight. The place has a lot of history, and the fans are so passionate about their racing. We always have a lot of support when F1 goes to Indy, which makes for a great atmosphere over the race weekend. ”


 
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