Paul di Resta says that the track at the Buddh International Circuit is "in perfect condition" ahead of the Indian Grand Prix. Di Resta has been preparing for the inaugural race by using the Force India simulator before arriving in India, with his first view of the track in the flesh coming courtesy of a track walk on Thursday morning. Di Resta said that there was a lot more information he could gather by walking the track, but that it was clear the circuit was fully ready for racing.
"Obviously because you've done the simulator you know which way you're going, but the first time I did the simulator there wasn't even maps or anything out, so it was kind of you just drive out and didn't really know where the track was going," di Resta said. "Whereas when you go out you can actually see where it is, you can see the off-camber, you can see the kerbs and as I said I think they've done a mighty job. Even to the point down to where the kerbs are I think it's in perfect condition ready to go."
With a number of undulations and blind approaches to corners, di Resta said that was one of the more unique challenges to the circuit, but that he was still unsure as to how difficult the turn 10 and 11 complex would be.
"They're always tricky; they're more tricky as well when you're in the car because you're a lot lower. Having been on the simulator they were quite hard to see and get a feeling for, but I suppose that's one of the bits that stick out and you've got to work hard at.
"[Turns 10 and 11] is a bit like Turkey but the other way round, I'm not so sure how much of a challenge it will be but it is going to be quite a quick corner ... it's a different way of looking at it, it looks more like a double apex as opposed to the four that are in Turkey."
Di Resta also said that he expected a big difference in lap times on Friday as teams tried to work out the optimal car setup for the track.
"Within one run they'll know the track. On a new track it's all about what you need from the car, what test items you'll have, because I think you'll see a big variation tomorrow with it being new; with not having any experience in terms of downforce levels. It just really depends, and on the track surface as well nobody knows what the car needs, whether it'll be front-limited, rear-limited, it's a big challenge. And I think you'll see people out very early although the track conditions will improve massively over the weekend. Pirelli's tyre strategy has changed as well so the work over the two sessions will be quite a bit different to normal."
Source: en.espnf1.com
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