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Wirdheim prepares for heat test

Wirdheim in Australia

Jaguar Racing's third driver Björn Wirdheim is looking forward to this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix and is set to stand up to the immense heat and humidity that is expected - making driving conditions very difficult.

"I am really enjoying my time at Jaguar Racing and I am pleased to know that my Friday practice is really making a difference to the team and Mark and Christian," the 23-year-old Swede said. "Although we don't get long out there on track or certainly as long as I would like I am making the most of getting to know the R5 and getting to know some of the circuits in more detail."

"A lot of my time is spent focusing on tyres to help the team make their choice in time for Saturday and I know that this is a big step forward for the team from 2003 when the drivers were racing and testing all of the time," he added. "I have been training this week with our physician and this really helps me as I have made some good improvements since I joined. The temperatures that we will be driving in next weekend will be a big change for me and I am hoping that I will be prepared for it."

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