Belgium Preview Quotes: BAR

Takuma Sato: "Spa is well-known as one of everybody's favourite circuits because it is challenging and there are a lot of high-speed, flowing corners. It gives you a fantastic feeling driving around it in a Formula One car. The downforce requirement is a unique one. It isn't as low as for Monza and not as high as for other circuits - in fact the wing level is very similar to the one we use in Montreal. We recently completed a successful test using this set-up and so we hope that we have a strong package for the next Grand Prix."

Gil de Ferran, Sporting Director: "Spa is one of everyone's favourite stops on the F1 circuit as it represents the ultimate test for both team and driver. It is one of the more traditional tracks on the calendar with some of the most challenging corners any driver will experience. From a team standpoint, Spa represents an interesting challenge since there is one part of the track that is very handling-oriented, whilst at the same time there is also a strong requirement for straight-line speed. We have some engine and aerodynamic upgrades for this race so hopefully we can look forward to a more competitive weekend."

Shuhei Nakamoto, Engineering Director, Honda Racing Development: "The Spa circuit layout should be more suited to our car than Monza so I am looking forward to being more competitive next weekend. We have a new engine spec to introduce, so I hope it helps us to regain our position of challenging the guys at the front."