Q & A with Anthony Davidson

Anthony Davidson: "It's been a really difficult time, from the end of last year through to the start of this year.

"When we turned up in Australia it was a case of the unexpected, and nothing has really changed in my mindset so far this year. I'm kind of learning to cope with that because it is difficult, really difficult, it's a battle, a fight. I've had a few sleepless nights, but you have to have fight in you. You have to feel like you belong, are ready and in top shape.

"Whenever there is a level of uncertainty in any walk of life, it is difficult to find that 100% fight that you need. You can tell yourself you are ready, but without testing here and with limited parts at the start of the year and all that stuff, it really does take a lot out of you.

"There are a lot of drivers up and down the grid, with much more experience than myself, who would have crumbled by this point."

Q. Does it effect your mental strength?

AD: "I'm a fairly resilient character. I've a good habit of being able to laugh things off.

"I focus on my own areas, my own personal performance, training, getting the best out of the car from the whole weekend, working with my engineers, and just keeping my mind occupied with other fun stuff, the things that remind there is more to life than driving a Formula One car.

"But that's what I'm here for at the end of the day, and it's actually quite easy to switch yourself on and just get on with the job.

"When you're in the car that's the easiest part because it stops you reflecting and you realise that's the bit you love from the whole thing.

Q. Are you prepared for what happens if Super Aguri's plans fall through?

AD: "I don't really want to talk about that. It's a little negative for this stage of the weekend, so my mind now is ready for the fight.

Q. Have you spoken with Takuma Sato about the situation?

AD: "When we met at the airport yesterday we had a bit of a chat, but that's as far as it went. All we can do is just remain positive. If everyone does their job as normally as possible, and as well as we always do it, then that is the most we can do and we should all be happy with that."

Q. Are you hopeful of racing this weekend?

AD: "Again, I can't really comment on anything. I just want to get into the car and do my job. I just want to get out there and do the business."