Malaysia Preview Quotes: Ferrari

Michael Schumacher: "After a promising opening race in Australia, I hope we will have another interesting Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Sepang track is very tough and not just because of the weather. Racing in such hot and humid conditions demands a lot from the driver. I feel I am well able to deal with the conditions as the heat does not bother me much. The circuit layout also makes for a very interesting race. The track surface is very smooth and polished and above all, the road itself is very wide which makes it hard to find the ideal racing line. There are several options and this can make for some interesting situations. I am not too sure what we can expect from the Malaysian Grand Prix, especially as last year, the situation turned around completely from the first to the second race of the season. But I am sure we can be confident as we tackle this race and that, once again, we will be in the hunt for the win."

Rubens Barrichello: "In Australia everything was fine until a combination of factors, on top of a major mistake, put me in the wall there and spoilt the race for me. I am sure that even if I had made it back to the pits to pay the penalty for the jumped start, I could have picked up some points there. So now, I am tackling this second race with a fresh mind and I am optimistic. The weather can always be a factor in Malaysia and I suppose everyone is waiting to see what might happen if it starts to rain halfway through qualifying. It is bound to happen at some point in the season and with the sudden storms which can occur in this part of the world, I suppose there is a chance we might find out quite soon. There is no point worrying about it: you just have to concentrate on the job. There is no mystery about the new rules, you just have to deal with them."