Lotus Racing man Heikki Kovalainen has warned that the Norfolk-based outfit must stay focused for the final two grand’s prix in order to ensure the squad ends the season tenth in the Constructors’ Championship and ahead of fellow newcomers, Virgin and HRT.
Lotus currently has the edge thanks to Kovalainen’s 12th place finish in Japan, but the Finn knows things could yet change.
“We had another good result in Korea [when I was 13th] and we’ll be looking to carry that form through to Brazil and Abu Dhabi,” he said. “The Sao Paulo circuit is a good challenge. There’s quite a few overtaking points, and a few different lines into some of the corners so you’ll see people attacking each other throughout the whole lap, and particularly at turn one.
“At the start of the race that corner is pretty critical and there’s always a few guys taking different lines through there. Some go high, some low, but the main thing to think about is that when there are five cars going through there together you’ve just got to do whatever you can to make sure you fit through the gaps and come out unscathed.
“It’s a pretty hardcore end to the season [with two races in quick succession] and I’ll make sure I’m properly prepared by resting a bit and then I’ll do enough training to adjust to the time changes, flight times and the races themselves.
“To be honest, it’s easier for me than it is for many other people in the team. The last couple of races require a massive push from everyone to set-up the garages, go racing and then pack up everything and relocate to Abu Dhabi.
“By the end of the season we will have all earned some time off, but we have to make sure we stay focused on securing tenth place, and for the next couple of races that’s what it’s all about.”
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