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Ralf hopes for more than a point

Ralf Schumacher heads to the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend hoping to score more than the single point he managed last year. It is a crucial race for the Toyota team as they lie a single point behind BMW in the constructors' championship battle for fifth

"Interlagos is one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar - both for the drivers and for the technical team," said Ralf. "For the drivers it is difficult because of the bumps, even though it is less bumpy than it used to be after they changed the track surface. From the technical side, you need a compromise between achieving the maximum downforce and getting the best top speed. It is important to have as much mechanical grip as possible in the tight infield, particularly in corners such as Pinheirinho and Bico de Pato, but on the other hand, you need a strong top speed for the two long straights, where ideally you would have as little wing as possible."

"This weekend is the end of a challenging year for us but we have worked hard and improved a lot in the second half of the season," he added. "I had a pretty tough race in Brazil last year but I at least managed to get into the top eight. I think we can do the same this year - but I hope this time I can score more than one point!"

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