23 Oct 2012

Dr Mallya talks about the team’s form in the second half of the year and gets set for the team’s home race.

Dr Mallya, the team continued its run of points finishes in Korea. What is your assessment of the season so far?
It certainly feels like we have upped our game since the summer break and it has been satisfying to see us up there fighting for good points. The only frustration is that we have not always managed to get two cars in the points and that has hurt us in the championship. But in terms of outright performance, I think we can be pleased with our level of consistency.  We’ve had at least one car in the top ten of qualifying in over 80% of the races and scored points in 75% of the races. While we may not have finished on the podium this year, it is our consistency that has been key to our success and kept us in the fight.

The second Indian Grand Prix is upon us – what can we expect second time around?
Last year’s race was already a tremendous success and I’m sure we can expect an equally spectacular event this year. Buddh International Circuit always looks after us very well and I know that they have been working hard behind the scenes to fine-tune the circuit and facilities even more. But above all else, the most important thing is the layout of the track because last year all the drivers loved it. It’s certainly one of the best tracks in the world.

How is the team approaching its home race?
I remember how proud I felt last year to see our cars racing in India in the colours of the Indian flag. It was a moment I had dreamed about and a great sporting achievement for our country. To score points was the icing on the cake. This year I would like to go one better and see both our cars in the points – at the very least – so that we can give our fans something to smile about. The gap to Sauber is now 27 points. It’s a big lead, but not impossible to catch them before the end of the year. There’s still a lot of racing to go and we will keep the pressure up for the final four races.

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Dr. Mallya, firstly, thanks to you, we Indian F1 fans have something to cheer during an F1 Grand Prix. Nico

Anthony D'Sa 10:01 AM on October 28, 2012

That's really great, Have a great success! )

Bax Parmar 05:28 PM on October 26, 2012

Hello Sir, We're so proud on you and happy by seeing F1 track at our home country, Hopefully the all credit goes to you to bring F1 here, and I personally do believe that, buddh International circuit has one of the best layouts. will be glad to see TIRANGA at 1st finisher, Wish you a great success ever,(NDTMTU*) happy to see you, regards,

Bax Parmar 05:15 PM on October 26, 2012

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