Former World Champion and Lotus tester Jerome D'Ambrosio effusive in praise of new US GP venue
Monday 22 October 2012 09:27, UK
America's last Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti has hailed his country's new grand prix venue as "phenomenal" after driving the circuit on Sunday.
"It's a very enjoyable layout with a couple of really good places for overtaking, some long fast sweeping 'S' corners, and some really good high speed changes of direction like 'Becketts' in Silverstone. "It was a shame not to get more laps, as an engine issue meant we were unable to continue running, but I had enough time to get a really good feel of the circuit. It's an enjoyable track for a racing driver and also fantastic for the fans as the viewing areas are very well placed; there should be plenty of action. "The first corner is quite special and it will be interesting to see it when people are dicing for position in the race. Austin is a superb city with a great atmosphere, and I think the city will live around Formula 1 for the week of the Grand Prix and that's something we all can enjoy; it's really going to be something quite special."
