HRT running new rear wing for Canadian Grand Prix

After a relatively successful Monaco Grand Prix, HRT are hoping to continue their constantly improving form next time out in Canada when the Spanish outfit run a new low-downforce rear wing. Due to the nature of Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, HRT are confident they can achieve another decent result after Karthikeyan finished 15th in Monaco.

The Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve has been a happy hunting ground for HRT, after Vitantonio Liuzzi achieved the teams greatest finish with 13th in last years rain-struck race. After suffering a dismal start to the 2012 season, the Spanish outfit have undeniably improved over the course of the first six races and are confident this run of form can continue into the Canadian Grand Prix.

"In Monaco things went well for us and this circuit should also be favorable for us because our car behaves well when braking and we’ve improved our traction, which are two important aspects in Canada.” Explained HRT team principal, Luis Perez-Sala, “Our weakest point is quick corners and there aren’t many here. Our biggest handicap could be not having KERS, but we’ve brought a special rear wing for this circuit which we hope will make us more competitive. We’re in good spirits after the positive result in Monaco; Narain wants to continue with his good form and Pedro is more motivated than ever after his good performance all weekend ended in a retirement.”

Last years Canadian Grand Prix was hit with torrential rain, which in turn made it the longest race in the history of the sport running at 4 hours 4 minutes and 39 seconds. With weather usually throwing up a surprise or two when F1 is in town, the Canadian Grand Prix could well offer teams further down the order the opportunity to be more competitive as the weekend unfolds.

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