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Column: Back in Holland

I haven't been to Europe in the past month because of the Australian and Malaysian races. Normally I'm never away from home for that long but it was a really great experience. 

The next race will be at Sakhir in Bahrain. The track was first used last year and I'm really looking forward to seeing what it's like. There are two very important parts where you have to break really hard and down to first gear. Hopefully it'll suit my driving style.

I learned a lot about the car in Malaysia and since the humidity in Bahrain won't be as high as in Sepang I expect the race to be easier. Bridgestone didn't have their best weekend in Malaysia, but I am sure they will be back soon with a stronger tyre. Bridgestone is a very strong company that won't be beaten after just a weekend where they didn't perform as everyone has come to expect.

Ferrari will bring their new car to Bahrain. I don't know if they'll be able to challenge Renault for victory, but I'm sure they'll take a big step forward with the F2005. The Michelin tyres do well in warm temperatures but when we go to Europe I wonder if they will still be that strong.

more news

• 27 Nov.
  • Montreal seals Formula One contract
  • GPUpdate TV: Domenicali - high hopes for 2010
  • Jerez test: The cast
  • Wurz plays down USF1 link
  • Renault to test Baguette, Tung and Di Grassi
  • Alonso makes second visit to Ferrari
  • Force India confirms Sutil and Liuzzi
  • All new teams now FOTA members
  • Sauber buys team back from BMW
  • De la Rosa pushing for race drive
  • Ecclestone: I won't buy Donington
  • Haug becomes part of F1 in Schools
  • Volkswagen to provide F1 engines?
• 26 Nov.
  • Alguersuari: 2010 contract is signed
  • Conway and Ericsson to test for Mercedes
  • 4 driver options left for Lotus
  • 'F1 in need of Schumacher return' - Verstappen
• 25 Nov.
  • 'Fantastic opportunity' - Di Resta on Force India test
  • Recap: N.Technology court bid fails
  • BMW testers excited about Jerez
  • Brawn disappointed with Button drives, ponders Lauda
  • Piquet to drive in Massa kart race
  • Brawn aero chief wins award
  • Gillett disappointed with government position
  • Mercedes hopes to confirm line-up by Christmas
• 24 Nov.
  • Briatore verdict expected in January
  • Donington still hopeful over F1 race
  • Montreal race confirmation imminent
  • Massa names drivers for karting event
  • Campos car passes FIA safety tests
  • Strong test could seal drive, says Mallya
  • Force India to test di Resta and Hildebrand
  • Courts to hear Briatore case
  • Silverstone GP deal forthcoming
• 23 Nov.
  • GPUpdate TV: Sam Michael - building on 2009
  • Theissen waiting on entry decision
  • Mercedes delighted with Rosberg confirmation
  • Confirmed: Rosberg to Mercedes for 2010
  • Manor hoping to run in late January
  • Mercedes poised to announce first driver

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