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Interlagos key is middle sector - Rampf

As F1 prepares for a dramatic final round to the season at Interlagos, all teams are looking to end the season with a special performance. BMW technical director Willy Rampf says the key to success at the bumpy Interlagos circuit will be the middle sector.

"The most crucial sector at Interlagos is the middle one where there's one turn after another," said Rampf. "It calls for plenty of downforce, good traction and balance. Maximum speed is key in the first and third sectors, with the uphill section of the start/finish straight demanding substantial engine output."

"One feature at Interlagos that should not be underrated is the track surface," he added. "Even though it has undergone several improvements, the circuit still makes for quite a bumpy ride. That has to be taken into consideration for the mechanical set-up. After two rather mixed-bag grands prix, we want to pull out all the stops again for our last race and see out a very successful season on a positive note."

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