SAF1 Team SPANISH GRAND PRIX PREVIEW - An Interview with
Peter McCool, Chief Designer
Q: Peter, as we head to Europe, how do you rate SUPER AGURI
F1 TEAM’s performance in the first three races?
Peter McCool: I am pleased that we have been able to continue
our rate of performance increase from last year to this. This
season we are most definitely not last. That vindicates our
determined approach to improve performance. Getting in to
Q3 of the Qualifying Session in Melbourne was an unexpected
reward for all our hard work.
Q: What developments did you run at this week’s Barcelona
test?
PMcC: In true SAF1 Team style we bit off more than we should
have done. We have introduced a new carbon gearbox and a comprehensive
aero package that includes a revised floor, a new chicken,
chimney, T-wing and a whole new rear wing package. It was
a shame that the bad weather precluded us from fully optimising
this package for the forthcoming race. But I am confident
that the hard work of the Aero and Design departments will
be repaid with a good race result.
Q: How do you think SAF1 Team will perform over the Barcelona
Grand Prix weekend?
PMcC: Our goal this year is to score points. It would be
great if we managed to achieve that this weekend.
Q: Who do you consider to be SAF1 Team’s closet rival?
PMcC: It would be easy to look at our nearest on-track rivals
and their budgets and be disheartened. I just want to focus
on our performance and nothing else.
Q: We know that the team’s goal for the season is to
finish within the Top 10 of the Championship. What is your
personal goal for 2007?
PMcC: We have a very small Aero and Design team that has
worked very hard to get where we are. I hope that we continue
to punch above our weight for the rest of the season. Getting
points and finishing within the Top 10 is also my personal
goal.
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