Tony Kanaan: “I was pleased at the end of the day after all I gained 12 positions in the race”

IRL: Tony Kanaan finishes sixth in Formula Nippon event
 

Tony Kanaan: “I was pleased at the end of the day after all I gained 12 positions in the race”

Nov 20, 2007

IRL: Tony Kanaan finishes sixth in Formula Nippon event AGR

The 2004 IndyCar Series champion advanced 12 positions to finish sixth in the Japan Formula Nippon finale at Suzuka Circuit last weekend. Kanaan had never driven at the track—or driven the Formula Nippon car – before the first of two practice sessions. “I was pleased at the end of the day, after all I gained 12 positions in the race, “ said Kanaan, who won the IndyCar Series race at Twin Ring Motegi in April. “The (standing) start especially was difficult, since I hadn’t done one in 12 years. “

Kanaan said he spoke with Formula 1 drivers Rubens Barrichello and Felipe Massa about Suzuka Circuit and watched in-car camera tape to learn the racetrack. “

“I really liked Suzuka; I’d like to be back next year but with more time to practice, “ Kanaan said. “I absolutely love going to Japan. I love the culture, the food and the country. I always look forward to racing at Motegi and was fortunate to get my first win there in 2007. I have been partnered with Honda for a long time so it was very special for me to win at Motegi. “


 
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