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'Adaptation key to Monza success' - Fisichella

Giancarlo Fisichella has admitted that he will be needing to get used to the change of car as quickly as possible when first free practice begins at Monza on Friday. The Italian will achieve the life-long dream of driving for Ferrari at his home Grand Prix but has noted several key changes to bear in mind.

Although the Force India-Mercedes VJM02 chased the Ferrari F60 to the chequered flag last time out at Spa, Fisichella will now need to use the KERS device which prevented him from winning in Belgium. "The dream has come true and now the challenge is not really easy," he admitted.

Fisichella's best home Grand Prix result to date - 3rd for Renault - came in 2005

"I'm starting from the beginning with a new car, a new team and a new steering wheel - I found a very open atmosphere here at Maranello. I know that in Monza I can count on two forces I didn't have before; the KERS - which means 70 to 80 brake horse power more, and we can see that this was what I was missing at Spa when I was behind Räikkönen - and the Ferrari fans' enthusiasm…I have to give them everything back, with results a driver with my experience can gain."

The last podium result for 'Fisi' before Spa came for Renault at the 2006 Japanese Grand Prix although the Roman is now hoping for a second consecutive rostrum placing. "With my feet on the ground, if I gain places on the podium or win then it's on merit," he added. "After Friday's emotion I will lower my visor, put it in first gear and give it 100 per cent."

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