Fabrizio Giovanardi Q&A

"I hope not! I know that Honda is a hard competitor. Last year I had to win against Kox, and I think Gabriele is faster than Kox. That Accord is a good car."



"We've raced each other in karts and we've raced each other in touring cars in Italy. I know him...Gabriele is a difficult guy to beat."



"Sure. I think the championship will get better and better. It's always good to be involved in a championship with a lot of cars and good guys to beat."



"Yes, because we need to get manufacturers coming back into touring cars and believing in it again. We need new rules because these cars are getting old, but I think next year you will see a lot of new cars."



"Yes, or something very similar. This will be a good direction."



"I think it's fantastic. I love to start behind other drivers and battle my way past. For me, it's a war!"



"I've not won from last before, but I have from quite far back. It's boring to start at the front with the best car. After one lap you sit there and say 'what can I do now?'"



"No, I think that's a strange situation. In the DTM there is only two manufacturers. I prefer a championship where the manufacturer wants to win absolutely. In Germany it's sad because one race, an Opel wins, and the next race, a Mercedes wins, and it's difficult to understand why."



"I don't feel pressure because I have pressure every year. I must win because my team manager says I must win. He says the same every year: 'If you don't win, you're finished!' I say 'I will try' and he says 'no, you '"



"For the people [fans], I think yes. All the direction of support in Italy has been for a Ferrari victory. Now they have that victory, maybe the fans will want to look at other motor racing too."