From Superstars.it
Gianni Morbidelli won several SUPERSTARS titles, two of them with Audi Sport Italia, and now the Pesaro-born Former formula 1 racer will be back aboard the brand-new Audi RS5. After taking some rest, he's now ready to tackle the challenge.
SUPERSTARS is almost ready to go and you? What did you do over the winter?
I anxiously waited for this season to start! I'm really excited and can't wait to get in the new car. In addition to planning the season together with Audi and the sponsors, I played a lot of golf as I'm a great fan of that sport. As a professional, I also took care of my shape, so a lot of training for 2012!
What are the next steps for the RS5?
I'll be at the team's headquarters on Monday and I hope to be on-track in the first days of March. We're still completing some work on the RS5, but she'll be ready soon.
What do you expect from this season?
We're expecting a lot from this season especially because there's a multi-year deal behind it. I have two years in front of me and that enabled us to see things in a different way than, for example, when you have just one season and really strict times. Of course, I always try not to underestimate anyone, as there's a bunch of great competitors in this championship. We know that the car will need some development, but we can't hide that we're looking forward to be really competitive right from the start.
Audi has been really supportive in the new car's development, is that a key aspect?
The interest showed by Audi is really important to us. In addition to the engineering help they gave, they are believing in this project as confirmed by the two works Volkswagen drivers set to be lined-up with the new car. It's a further proof of how SUPERSTARS is being perceived like a benchmark series also outside the Italian borders. The quality of the competition is so hight it can't be ignored...
Have you already though about where the RS5 will be more competitive?
It's tough to say. Thanks to its great chassis we expect it to be competitive almost everywhere. Last year we sometimes performed very well with the old RS4 and like its predecessor, the new car will have its strongest point in the handling. The only issue is on the engine compartment as there will be no major improvements compared, for example, to Mercedes. I'm confident though. This series is great in balancing the performance of cars that are so different between each other. Someone counts on high power, someone on the handling. That said, there's still a lot to discover...
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