Formula One is obviously in a transitional phase, but I am very confident that the questions over the sport's future will be cleared up this year and that we will come to an agreement so that Formula One can go ahead in peace.

I don't promise you podium finishes for this year or even victories but we will make our mark and put everything in place to close the gap to the top teams and get there.

His experience will be an important asset to us.

In terms of the technical regulations, the switch from V10 to V8 engines is the biggest change. Along with all the other engine manufacturers, that is going to keep us on our toes beyond the start of the season. In the first grand prix races in particular, reliability will play a crucial role.

They are the quickest; they are the most consistent; they were fast even on different strategies.

So this sort of thing has happened in the past many times with many teams.

The wind tunnel is outstanding and we want to run it on a multiple-shift basis as soon as possible.

fixed the car in two and a half hours and did a great job. He can drive with his normal car and no engine change was necessary.

Both will get equal treatment, get equal chances.

We are very pleased that Nick will be with us in what will undoubtedly be a difficult initial phase,