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Yamamoto looking forward to home race

Spyker F1 driver Sakon Yamamoto is gearing up for his first race on home soil in Formula 1. Yamamoto is quite familiar with the track. In 2005 he raced Japanese GTs at the new Fuji International Speedway.

Speaking about the track in Fuji Yamamoto said: "Fuji is a very interesting circuit, because one side is a very quick straight, and the other is very technical, especially sector three. For a driver it's interesting, but for engineers it's a real compromise. The last part is probably best for drivers. It's a bit slow, but it's fun to drive. And also this is the part where the driver can make a difference, good or bad."

He now cannot wait to get out on track in front of his home crowd that always brings a special atmosphere to the tracks in Japan. "Last year I was really surprised that so many Japanese fans cheered for us when I was driving with Super Aguri," said Yamamoto. "That really gave me some power. So I'm looking forward to driving in front of them again. I also think my family and some friends are coming, so it will be good!"

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