2011-10-27
Thanks to everyone for sending in your questions, here are Narain's answers:
@jaurinho alejandro jaurena
what do you prefer? XBOX, PS3 or WII
I get all my games on the PC which is must faster and easier. I do have a PS3 but I really don’t play it that much, I only play on the PC.
@Arpit_rathi Arpit Rathi
the 1st F1 Driver from India & a.k.a #theWorldsFastestIndian a billion hearts supporting , what do u wish from IND GP?
I just want to enjoy myself; I’ve worked really hard to make it here. With the situation we are in we just have to hope to finish the race but I really wish the Indian GP is a spectacle for all the fans worldwide.
@JorgHRT Jorge Viegas
For you, who are the three best drivers on the grid and what would you say are their best attributes? What about Liuzzi and Ricciardo?
I think overall Alonso is the best. You can’t take anything away from Vettel either, it is true that he drives the best car but he is still a phenomenal driver. And the third driver I would pick is Jenson, he is proving to many doubters this year his fantastic ability.
Tonio and Daniel are both very good drivers who are very valuable assets to the team as they have different qualities which offer a broader range of possibilities to the team.
@JorgHRT Jorge Viegas
In terms of ability, which female driver would you like to see racing in F1?
Danica Patrick who races in Nascar in America is a very good racer and it would be interesting to see how she would get along in Formula 1.
@JorgHRT Jorge Viegas
Narain, there is a lot of talk about young talents, do you think it is a time a woman should be given a chance?
Yes, of course. They take part in every sport competitively so, why not in Formula 1?
@JorgHRT Jorge Viegas
How would you rate the team’s work up until now? How does it feel to be taking part in the first ever Indian GP?
It’s a very special feeling, no doubt about that. It will be an incredible feeling for me when I take to the track for the first time. I’ve got a lot of support out here so it’s going to be a very special sensation.
@JorgHRT Jorge Viegas
What did it feel like returning to F1 with a Spanish team after your spell with Jordan?
It’s changed a lot in five years. Both are very good teams, anyone who is on the F1 grid is doing a very good job. But it was a great feeling to return to Formula 1 with HRT because, as I’ve always said, this is the pinnacle of motorsport and where every racing car driver aspires to be.
@ALVARORRS alvaro ruiz ruiz
Do you consider yourself the fastest Indian in the world? How are you looking ahead to your home grand prix?
It’s for others to judge whether I’m the fastest Indian or not, I just try and go out and do the best I can on the track. The Indian Grand Prix is the most exciting event of the season for myself so I’m looking forward to enjoying the whole weekend.
@ALVARORRS alvaro ruiz ruiz
Angel Baena described you as a driver who brakes very well, but what other attributes would you say you have?
It’s hard for a driver to talk about himself. I’ve been out of F1 for a while and I’ve come back and adapted very quickly so maybe I would list that quick learning capability as an attribute.
@McKormick Iván Illán
How do you defend yourself from those who say you are only in F1 because of your nationality and not because you have earned it?
I don’t really care about what those people say. I’ve won a lot of races at junior categories and you don’t get gifted a spot in F1, you have to work hard for it.
@FormulaPortal01 FormulaDeportiva
What do you think it will feel like when you become the first Indian to do a lap in India?
It’s a very emotional feeling; never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined a Formula 1 Grand Prix taking part in India when I was growing up so it is going to be very special to take part in this momentous occasion.
@FormulaPortal01 FormulaDeportiva
How have you prepared for this race?
Just a little bit more training than usual. I’ve stepped it up a bit and am very well prepared for this race.
@FormulaPortal01 FormulaDeportiva
Hi Narain, do you think the team can finish above Virgin?
It’s going to be very difficult, this is a high downforce circuit so it won’t be easy beating Virgin but you have to give it a shot and we will give it everything we have.
@TodoFormula1Hoy Borja Cruz
Narain, would you change the fourth in USA '05 for doing the same in your country?
I would love to! But, unfortunately, it is highly unlikely that this will happen but, of course, it would be a dream come true to finish in the points.
@portero_luis luis portero
Narain, are you aiming to get in the points in front of your home crowd? We’re happy with a 10th place
It’s a very tall order but never say never. You don’t know what can happen in a race and luck might be on your side but it is a very difficult task to end up in the points.
@MotorsportsGall Motorsports Gallery
How much will the Buddh International Track help motorsports in India, keeping the money it involves in mind?
It’s difficult to know because it is a new sport for the Indian people. This is the first bit of exposure it gets here and we have to wait and see how they take it in. But I am sure that will be a huge contribution to Indian motorsports, making it more attractive to sponsors and youngsters and allowing them to reach international competitions.
@MotorsportsGall Motorsports Gallery
India will have a racing arena after IndianGP, but do you think it will really help Indian racing at grass roots level?
For sure. It will give it loads of exposure and create a lot of buzz, this can only be a positive thing for Indian racing.
@MotorsportsGall Motorsports Gallery
After the inaugural IndianGP do you think the craze for Formula1 will increase in India and more talent will come up?
That is the idea. You can see there is a lot of interest out there and we’re hoping it becomes a much bigger sport in India. Hopefully from all this, we can have some more Indian drivers competing in motor sports in the near future.
@kikegines Kike Ginés
Narain, what is the use of the differential on the F1 steering wheel? How do you use it in a race?
It helps you keep the understeer and oversteer levels at check for a bit, although the tyres are the biggest factor.
Credit: HRT Formula One Team (www.hispaniaracing.com)
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