F1: Q and a with Bruno Senna

By Sam Tremayne and Jonathan NobleThursday, July 28, 2011, 14: 13 GMT

Bruno Senna returns to action this weekend, when he replaced Nick Heidfeld during the opening of the formula one practice session in Hungary.

AUTOSPORT heard the Brazilian before his first start in Grand Prix machinery in the past six months.

Q are you excited in the morning?

Bruno Senna: "very well, Yes." "Ideally will be dry, but at the end of the day it is good to return to the car, I remember that I am here and good to have the opportunity - I am really happy to lead a bit."

Q. When did the message that would steer?

BS: "was the last week." "We have talking about this clear from the start, but finally what we ordered last week which was very happy with".

Q. it is something that was definitely going this year?

BS: "it is difficult to say, we are not responsible for." From my point of view was the intention of having a Friday or more, but of course that in a great team is always much harder for Melandri to resign on Friday to test pilots. I am happy that is giving me the opportunity to lead in P1.

"I hope that I can do more, but I think that everything depends largely on how to do for the team's morning: if I can do a good job and cannot be achieved in the way of development usually is making the team, then it is likely better."

Q. What is the objective for the future?

BS: "for me of course its back in the car ? the last time he was in February, I've driven anything with KERS or DRS already so I need to return to this." It is also doing a good job for the team to continue its work and the development and make as a gradual transition. I also have a good time.

"It will be hard work." The brain power required to use (DRS and KERS), as well as driving the car at the limit is too much when you are not used, but should do so. Jumping in the car in half of the season as this is always very complicated: everyone is up to date, around the world is used for all systems and they know the direction to be taken to set up the car. "It is a great leap and I hope that as a good I can do a job as possible."

Q. how much pressure there?

BS: "of course there is pressure because I want to do well, but it makes no sense trying to operate a miracle here." It involves driving a car that I have not driven in six months, so I need to show that I can improve fast ? is the main thing.

"Mood I have is only to return to her;" There is no point trying to be a hero. I have to be realistic: six months and half a season are long. "I know exactly how it feels in a car for half a season and how much easier that makes it to offer".

Q. your success is measured by the comments to the team?

BS: "I think that's a big part of it, in the same way as when I tried it in Jerez at the beginning of the year." They were very happy with the outcome of that test, not only because times were good, but also because I could work well with the team. "I think that it is the most important thing for me tomorrow."

Q. is there any possibility of a race this year?

BS: "I am not here making decisions." The only thing I want to do is get into the car; of course I want to do it as often as possible, but at the end of the day I am here the reserve driver and my role is to be the man who jumps in the car when the regular drivers Can't. If this changes or not does not depend on of my. Always try and improve my chances will be, but my main plan is to return in a seat next year.

"We have been pushing for since the beginning." You always wanted to be in the car on Friday because I remains current, and I think the team feels that it is important also because it's been six months. "Especially after seeing Karun bypassing in Lotus and it is difficult past week-end, perhaps they think that it is a good idea to get me going slowly."

Q. you have more risks with the team this season?

BS: "at this time is something exceptional, but I hope that I can do more".

Q. the test aid will be the showcase for 2012?

BS: "the intention is being prepared for next year." It depends on the work I do here, and in backing and support of potential sponsors, so these things together can create an opportunity. "We hope that at the end of the year that I know".

Q. who do you think are its main competitors for a drive next year?

BS: "I think that everyone is a competitor at the end of the day." I think that all drivers that are on the market now are looking for opportunities, it is always the case. "Right now I'm in the team and its most direct competition, but I am looking particularly next year and we have to see".