MONACO GRAND PRIX - PREVIEW
21 May 2005 - Giancarlo Fisichella

Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix Giancarlo previews the race

Giancarlo, you have said that Monaco is your favourite race – what makes it special?

''It is just a special weekend for me. I feel very comfortable there – I used to live in Monaco, and now I bring my boat down for the race, which means all my family can come and stay as well. I actually drive the boat from Italy up to Monte-Carlo, spend time relaxing in the days before and then during the race weekend, when the day is over it is great to go back on the boat and spend time with my family.''

What about the circuit – how does it challenge the driver?

''I have very good feeling with this circuit. You need to be very precise with the car, and be aggressive without making mistakes. I love the sensation of driving through the streets, and really pushing to the limit. In the past, I have always gone well in Monaco, and it should be the same this year.''

So, you are feeling positive ahead of the race?

''Definitely. I have been on the podium twice in Monaco, and I think I am with the right team for this race – Renault did a great job last year with Jarno to win the race, and the R25 will definitely be fast there. What''s even more important is that I think I can have a good race weekend from the start now: I am in the right place in first qualifying, near the end of the session when track conditions will be best, and that means I can fight to get a good grid position, which is so important in Monaco. It feels like I have broken out of the cycle I was in, where I kept on having to qualify early. That is one thing, and now with Renault, I have a great car. As I said, I have already finished third and second in Monaco. It would be wonderful to go one better this year.''

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