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Da Matta looks forward to US return

Cristiano da Matta is looking forward to returning to the United States for his second Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

"It is a very special feeling to race at the Indy Speedway. Last year was my first taste of the track, albeit the wrong way, and it was an eventful weekend to say the least," da Matta noted. "This year, I hope we are at least racing in totally dry conditions! The trick to Indy is to find a compromise on the car's downforce levels up to cope with the 17-second flat out pit straight, as well as the twisty infield section. The grid was extremely close last year - I qualified 9th and was only 0.4s from Olivier who was 3rd - so every tenth counts. I have spent a few days relaxing a bit in Miami after the Canadian Grand Prix. With the next race already upon us, we can put the frustration of last Sunday's final classification behind us quickly and hopefully we can enjoy a solid and successful weekend in Indianapolis."

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