Jules Bianchi ready for a race seat as he prepares for Friday audition in Austin

2013 hopeful Jules Bianchi has insisted he is ready for a race seat next season as he prepares for another outing for Force India in Practice One at this week's U.S. GP.

Ahead of his latest audition for a race seat, Bianchi has familiarised himself with the Circuit of Americas in Ferrari's simulator. Interestingly, not only has the 23-year-old given the circuit a resounding endorsement as a race venue but he also believes it will suit the F2012 of Fernando Alonso as the Spaniard seeks to prevent Sebastian Vettel wrapping up a third successive title. "The Austin track layout looks really interesting with many quick corners. The first part is similar to the first sector in Japan and then the Becketts complex at Silverstone. I think it will be very interesting in terms of driving, while there are also many slow corners. Overall, judging from the simulator, I'd say it's one of the best tracks," he confirmed. "Everyone in Maranello has been working very hard to improve the performance of the F2012 for this race and, in my opinion, it should be competitive at the Circuit of the Americas. It is always difficult to overtake in Formula 1, but in Austin, you have two heavy braking points with a long straight in between, so there should be plenty of overtaking opportunities this weekend."