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Rosberg confident he can do well in Japan

Nico Rosberg has said he is, like many other drivers, looking forward to the Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway. And like many others Rosberg has never visited the track before. The Williams driver is excited and well prepared for the upcoming race.

"I am looking forward to racing at Fuji Speedway," said Rosberg. "With the huge renovation work and design input from Hermann Tilke, the legendary Fuji should now be a pretty cool track. Not having been to Fuji before, I have done some practice in a simulator, but the real learning happens when you are out on the track. For me, less than a dozen laps will be enough to start feeling comfortable."

Wiliams' engine supplier Toyota is actually the owner of the Fuji International Speedway. One more reason for the Williams F1 team to do well for its engine partner. "At Fuji Speedway, we'll be on Toyota's home ground, so it would be great if we could do well there in front of the Japanese audience. I'll be flying out to Tokyo a week early for sponsor events and to recover from the jet lag. Anyway, it's an unknown track, but again I am confident we can do well and continue our form of the last few races," Rosberg said.

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