Senna: Brawn “impatient”

Bruno Senna will make his debut in Formula 1 with Campos Meta, a year after almost joining the stable of Brackley, formerly Honda, now Brawn GP. The boss of this team, Ross Brawn, although he does not seem to regret not having hired the nephew of three-time F1 world champion Ayrton Senna, recognizes that the young driver has promising talent.

« I have always been very impressed with Bruno, he has done a good job with us », comments Ross Brawn. “ He was certainly the best candidate we had. » However, as Honda withdrew from Formula 1 and Ross Brawn attempted to find a recovery solution, the choice of Bruno Senna for the 2009 season became less obvious. “ We still hadn't decided whether we were going to hire a new driver, and that decision hasn't been made. »

Ultimately, Brawn GP opted for Rubens Barrichello and Bruno Senna had to postpone his F1 desires until later. Last weekend, the Brazilian was able to formalize his entry into the category thanks to his agreement with Campos Meta. “ This is a great opportunity for him », Confides the boss of Brawn GP. “ And I can't wait to see how he performs. »

The one who led Brawn GP to world titles in the drivers and constructors categories recognizes that the Brazilian will not lack pressure. “ It is important that he does good things because he has a famous name. It would be a shame if he didn't succeed because it would reflect on his name. »

So that Bruno Senna can perform well on the track, Ross Brawn advises him to show off as much as possible on the track. “ IHe will need mileage and will have to find a way to get used to the discipline this winter. Michael (Schumacher) for example used to do a lot of karting, to adjust your reflexes and work on your steering skills. »