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Kovalainen looking forward to race in Monaco

Renault driver Heikki Kovalainen is ready for some action in the streets of Monaco. The Finnish driver showed a strong performance in the GP2 series in 2005 when he scored pole position but was unable to win the race due to pit-stop problems.

Speaking about this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix Kovalainen said: "I can't wait! This is one of the most interesting races of the whole year because the circuit is so unusual. On a street circuit, you simply cannot afford to make mistakes. If you brake a bit too late, you are in the wall, and that's game over. You have to concentrate for every instant. I have good memories of my GP2 race in Monaco, when I set pole, led most of the race and, in spite of pit-stop problems, I finished fifth. I am really looking forward to seeing what the circuit is like to drive in an F1 car!"

According to the 25-year-old Kovalainen there are a few things important to perform well in Monaco. "Downforce is important, and I think everybody will race with their maximum levels. But in my opinion the crucial things are mechanical grip and the suspension, because they are what help you be quick through the slow corners. You also need to have good braking stability, because the driver needs to feel confident to be able to attack the big braking zones. Those are the areas we will concentrate on in practice on Thursday," he said.

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