Zoom Reliable running from Fisichella last time out

The Formula One World Championship remains in the Far East for round 16 of the 18-round series. The next stop on the calendar will be the Japanese Grand Prix, held at the Fuji Speedway close to Japan's highest mountain, Mount Fuji. Force India Ferrari head to Japan aiming to beat its best result of the season to date - a tenth position - recorded in the fourth round of the championship.

Giancarlo Fisichella - How would you review the Singapore event?
GF: "It was actually a fantastic event, the organisers did a very good job. The atmosphere around the track was great as there were just so many people that it made it feel like you were racing in a stadium. Actually racing under lights didn't feel very different to racing at any other time of day, the interesting part was getting adapted to sleeping during the day and staying awake through the night. I didn't have too much trouble though, so if there are more night races it wouldn't be a problem for me!"

And the race?
GF: "From our perspective, the race weekend was quite difficult but I really think everyone did a fantastic job to get the car to the finish after the problems on Saturday. We ran third for a time, so even though we ultimately didn't get any points we can't be unhappy with the overall performance of the team given the circumstances. It just shows how professional everyone is here. "

What are your thoughts on going to Japan?
GF: "I like going to Japan to race, there's a very unique atmosphere there as the fans are always really knowledgeable and passionate, and I have a large fan club there! Fuji is an interesting circuit, with the combination of slow corners with that very long straight. It's very different from Suzuka, which was a real drivers' circuit, but it's still a challenge, particularly if conditions are wet. Japan in general has been a good event for me as I've finished nine out of the 11 times there, twice on the podium. I also came fifth last year in very difficult race."

Would you like to make any predictions on this year's event?
GF: "After the last race in Singapore, I think you can't predict any outcome! In my career I don't think I've seen a season that's been so full of twists and unpredictable conditions and results. For us, we have to do what we have been doing - concentrating on our performance, making no mistakes and getting to the end of the race."