Rosberg wants to transform the test

“We had a very frustrating start to the season. We should arrive in Europe with more than the 3,5 points scored in four races. »Nico Rosberg is disappointed, obviously. Often the fastest in free practice sessions, the German is currently only in eleventh place in the drivers' championship. And the frustration that the French-speaking pilot feels is legitimate. In twelve free practice sessions over the first four 2009 GPs, Nico Rosberg set the best time seven times!

The one nicknamed the world champion of free practice hopes to transform the test. “We were looking for competitiveness in Australia but things did not work out in our favor. We will have improvements on the aerodynamics from Barcelona to gain places on the grid. I hope we can score some points to reward the team, who have worked very hard. »

After four races away from the factories, the 2009 season launches its European tour in Barcelona. And the German pilot thinks first of recharging his batteries with his loved ones. “It's been a long six weeks away from home and I have a lot of things to do, as well as a lot of people to see, my family and friends. »

Regarding the Barcelona route, this weekend, Rosberg is confident. “As we spend a lot of time there for testing, it is a circuit that we know well. Last year, I almost got a good sixth place before experiencing technical problems. The conditions are very changeable on this circuit, so it is difficult to define the right settings. » Response from Friday for the first free practice session. But, even by setting the best time in Barcelona, ​​Nico Rosberg will have to strive to be the fastest throughout the weekend.