Japan preview quotes: Williams
Mark Webber: "We finished fourth at Suzuka last year and it was a good race for us. We were running very close to Fernando Alonso and only just missed out on a podium. The track really is spectacular, it's fantastic. Most people find the Japanese way of life very different to what they're used to and you either love it or you don't. The people, though, are always really friendly, very polite and they love to make a big effort
"The weather is very changeable in Japan at this time of year due to the season. There are often typhoons, so we always have to be a bit wary of that. Although it's a little north, it's also close to Australia as well which is nice for me, but I won't be making a visit home until the end of the season."
Nico Rosberg: "I've already raced in Japan in 2000 at the Karting World Cup in Motegi. Well, actually, I started on the first row but then I had a puncture and my race was quickly over! Visiting Japan will be an interesting experience. I'll be there from Tuesday as I have some PR work to do in Tokyo before heading to Suzuka.
"With regards the Suzuka track, it looks like it's a very good one so I am looking forward to driving there. Our car showed some improvements over the Chinese Grand Prix weekend and we hope we can carry on the momentum."
Sam Michael, Technical Director: "Suzuka is one of the greatest circuits on the Formula One calendar, one that demands the drivers and engineers get everything right to secure a quick lap time. The track has everything, high speed corners, a chicane and a hairpin. Intense focus is always required through the initial Esses section, if you get the first corner wrong, the penalty grows through the whole sector.
"As high speed stability is so important, the set-up on the car is usually compromised in the slow speed sections to ensure that the driver has the confidence to push hard in places like the Esses. Good braking performance is also a necessity for the hairpin and chicane.
"Suzuka has some great overtaking opportunities around the lap that always provide for an exciting race. The FW28 spec will be the same as in Shanghai and we are looking forward to scoring more points in the penultimate race of the season."
Simon Corbyn, Head of F1 Race Engineering, Cosworth: "Mark's engine will carry over for its second event at Suzuka, while Nico will have what is potentially his last fresh engine installed.
"Cosworth are confident both in the performance and reliability of the CA2006 engine. Our objective of delivering the benchmark Formula One engine and engineering support to WilliamsF1 remains unchanged."
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