China preview quotes: Williams

Alex Wurz: "I remember the Shanghai track very well from last year when I had an awesome time as Williams F1's Friday driver posting the quickest times during both practice sessions. The layout of the track should suit our car and my driving style, so I'm going there with high hopes for a good result for the penultimate Grand Prix of the season. From a set-up perspective, the track has all sorts of criteria. The long straight obviously demands low downforce, but the rest of the track doesn't, so the best option is to go for a compromise between mechanical and aerodynamic settings. Just talking about it makes me want to be there driving it already!"

Sam Michael, Technical Director: "Due to the continual directional changes of the infield section, we run a high rear wing level at Shanghai. There is, however, a very long straight where top speed is important so that has to be considered in our set-up plans although, compared to other tracks, the car's mechanical set-up is not taken to any extremes.

"China normally demands a two-stop race strategy. There were quite variable weather conditions last season and, according to the most recent forecasts, that may again be the case at this year's race which will certainly make things interesting! After the result in Japan, we are looking to get back into the points at the Chinese Grand Prix and strengthen our fourth position in the Constructors' Championship."