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Pizzonia looks to come good in Japan

Antonio Pizzonia is aiming to come good in next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix after his first-lap incident at the Brazilian Grand Prix from which he retired. Pizzonia has since been given a boost after Williams confirmed he would race in both Japan and China.

"I am really looking forward to racing in Japan," Pizzonia said. "I don't know the circuit at all, so it is going to be a big challenge for me. Driving on a new track is always very exciting though and I've heard a lot of positive things about Suzuka, especially from other drivers, so I can't wait to drive there. I am going to practice in the team's simulator which is the best way to learn a track, apart from actually driving it, of course!"

"Due to the limited running I had during the Brazilian Grand Prix, I will have some extra miles available on my engine, which will allow some extra running on Friday and Saturday," he added. "That will help me to familiarize myself with the track. In 2001, I went to Suzuka as a spectator so I am very happy to go back this year and be among those racing!"

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