Pizzonia Enjoys First F1 Outing at Spa

Brazilian Antonio Pizzonia enjoyed his first outing in a Formula One car at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in today's practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.

"I drove an F1 car here for the first time today and it is quite different," said Pizzonia, who had driven at Spa while racing in F3000. "With other cars, there were several corners where I would easily go flat out, but conditions are not the same now, since speed is much higher.

"I'll get used to it, I am sure, but I need some time. Also, going through Eau Rouge is good, it's quite exciting, as I was expecting. I am sure everyone is taking it flat out. Anyway, there's more to come from the car and a lot more to come from me as well."

Despite being new to the Belgian track, Pizzonia managed to outpace his Williams teammate Juan Pablo Montoya, who was 10th quickest, three places behind the Brazilian.

"Not a satisfying day for me because I am not still happy with the balance of my car," said the Colombian. "It definitely improved a lot from this morning, as the car became much more predictable to drive and more stable at the end of the first session.

"I hope to have some more dry running tomorrow which will help us to get the car right for qualifying."