TALKING SHOP

Impression of the Shanghai track

'It provides a couple of overtaking opportunities and I like the high-speed straight and slow corners at the beginning and end'

Is it a good place for a grand prix?

'It's got to be hasn't it? It's part of the world that's interested in F1 and will be increasingly so. You've got to have a racetrack on their doorstep so they can see cars in person'

A prediction

'McLaren have the fastest car, two of the fastest drivers. They'll be hard to beat. It would be nice to have a battle between McLaren and Renault, but I'd be very impressed if Renault managed to win'