Monaco preview quotes: Williams

Alex Wurz: "This weekend is going to be very cool. It is just amazing to drive a Formula One car through the streets of Monaco. The track gets quicker every session and, once you've built up a rhythm on the track, it is just mind blowing how much adrenaline you build up driving between the armco. Every corner is difficult and, with the changing track conditions, it is obviously important to be on top of your game.

"In terms of set-up, it is most important that the driver has a good feeling about his car and can drive it with confidence. That is one of the key ingredients for setting a quick lap time around Monaco. In terms of off track work, Monaco is always the busiest weekend for all the drivers, and that's a challenge in itself. Nevertheless, it is still one of my favourite race weekends of the season. It's as hard as ever to forecast the result for the race. The only thing I can say for sure is that it's going to be a close fight, and that is cool."

Sam Michael, Technical Director: "We had a productive test last week during which we worked through many different mechanical and aerodynamic set-ups. At the same time, we signed off the upgrade that we will use for the maximum downforce circuit of Monte Carlo.

"Bridgestone will be bringing the 'Super Soft' Potenza tyres to this race for the first time and they will make a significant contribution as to how much the street circuit rubbers-in during the course of the weekend. The grip level increase is so large because, in addition to rubber being laid down, a lot of the contaminants on the road surface are lifted.

"Monaco is such a unique track and requires everyone on the team to perform their task perfectly to get a good overall result. There are just so many things that can go wrong, from driver error on such a tricky track, to the set-up and the strategy. As overtaking is quite difficult, qualifying with a good race strategy will be most important. Expect to see mainly one stop strategies around the streets this weekend."