Turkey to provide 'critical test' for Pirellis – Button

Jenson Button believes Istanbul Park will provide Pirelli with a “critical test” for their new Formula 1 tyres at next week’s Turkish Grand Prix.

Pirelli have won plaudits for the role their new-for-2011 tyres have played in the racing so far this season, the Italian manufacturer having been asked to produce compounds which degrade more quickly than their Bridgestone predecessors in order to spice up the spectacle.

Istanbul Park is set to present a fresh challenge in terms of tyre durability and wear, however – no more so than the track’s famous turn eight, the 160mph, left-handed multi-apex sweeper which places heavy loading on the front-right tyre.

Button says his McLaren team’s simulations have highlighted the strain the tyres are likely to be put under over the weekend and therefore knows a major focus in Friday's practice running will be to establish the best car balance for the track in order to take care of the tyres.

“After the race in China, I think there’ll once again be a lot of focus on tyre durability and drop-off next weekend,” Button said.

“Looking at the track configuration, our simulations suggest that Turkey will be a critical test for the tyres – particularly the front-right, which will be placed under considerable load through Turn Eight.

“It’s a high-speed, multi-apex turn with a lot of loading, so I think we’ll spend part of Friday monitoring the loads through the tyres to make sure we can achieve a safe and achievable balance for the race before we head into qualifying on Saturday.”

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Schumacher remains optimistic Mercedes can challenge

Michael Schumacher remains optimistic that he and Mercedes GP can challenge for race victories and podium finishes this season despite their ignominious start to the season.

The seven-time world champion failed to reach the final part of qualifying at last month's Australian Grand Prix, lining up only 11th, and he then had his race ruined when his car was hit by Jaime Alguersuari's Toro Rosso on the first lap, before mechanical problems put him out of the race.

Nico Rosberg fared little better, running off the pace, but in the points, before he was forced out following a collision with Rubens Barrichello's Williams.

Despite their no score, which came after an encouraging pre-season, Schumacher is upbeat ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.

"Everybody in the team remains positive and is in a fighting mood," he said.

"So I expect a better weekend for us to come; a weekend we can build on."

Schumacher came out of retirement to race for Mercedes last season, but failed to finish on the podium all year. However, the German claims that he is not worried about the lack of pace in Melbourne.

"There is absolutely no doubt we want to do better than in the opening race, which was a disappointment for all of us," he said.

"We clearly see that as a challenge and it is much too early to write us off."

The team only finished fourth in the constructors' standings last season, but Ross Brawn, the Mercedes team principal, said all eyes within the team were on ensuring a more competitive showing at the Sepang circuit.

"Our priority since Melbourne has been to regroup back at our factories ..., to review the weekend in detail, and to establish the best way to achieve the full potential of the car from Malaysia onwards," the Englishman said.

Sauber vow to keep momentum

Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Perez are determined to keep up their strong momentum from Melbourne when the Formula 1 circus hits Malaysia next weekend.

In Australia Sauber proved that their promising winter form was genuine as Perez drove an amazing race to seventh on his debut and Kobayashi took eighth - though both were later disqualified for a rear wing infringement.

Kobayashi acknowledged that Sepang brought very different challenges, but hopes Sauber will stay at the head of the midfield group.

"After our good performance in Melbourne we are, of course, very motivated for the next race," he said.

"The guaranteed higher temperatures in Malaysia, though, will make a big difference.

"I especially expect the tyre degradation to be significantly higher there, so this might result in different race strategies.

"Another challenge could be if we get a wet race, as this happens quite often in Malaysia.

"But we are now very confident about our performance after what we did in Melbourne.

"I hope we can continue like that with our pace."

Perez believes Sauber have to keep aiming for points now they've shown what they can do.

"I think we have a good car," he said.

"It is quick enough to aim for points and it was reliable. I hope we can keep this consistency and do more good races."

The Mexican reckons he will be quicker still in Malaysia now he's got one grand prix under his belt.

"Now after I have my debut grand prix weekend behind me I know a lot better what to expect in qualifying and the race, and this gives me even more confidence," said Perez.

Sauber's technical director James Key added that the car would have a few upgrades for Sepang.

"The car will have some updates with some new bodywork at the rear and some new brake duct developments," said Key.

"We are looking forward to a strong result."

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Michael Schumacher gives up run

The seven times champion Michael Schumacher said Tuesday that most will not join Ferrari for not being in good shape this is what he says, but we all thank him for trying to represent this pilot scheme which aims to be the best after Ayrton Senna and others who have raced these tracks formula 1.

The pilot had entered the place of Michael Schumacher will be Luca Badoer who is not well known but also seeks to represent very well the pilot Felipe Massa and Ferrari that needs a few wins in order to win the championship this year will be very difficult for this team already missed a lot in the most unexpected hours as an exchange of tire or something else in common.

The race happened this month and all are already many anxious to see who will win this race that will be depleted by a Ferrari driver because of an unfortunate accident for all teams in Formula 1.