Q&A: Eddie Irvine and Pedro de la Rosa.

Jaguar duo Eddie Irvine and Pedro de la Rosa talk about the United States Grand Prix, what they have been doing since the Italian GP and a lot, lot more:

Q:
Eddie (Irvine). What is the plan for this weekend?

Eddie Irvine:
We have to try and get a result here. I believe you always have to give 100 percent every weekend or go home. I think we can get one or two points. We got points here last year, and I don't see why we can't get points again. It depends on the tyre war. If we are at a disadvantage with Bridgestone we are not going to get points, if we are at an advantage we'll get points maybe. Michelin is slightly ahead, but Bridgestone has made a huge step from last year.

Q:
What have you done since Monza? and what is happening regarding a drive for 2003?

EI:
I had a lovely holiday in Miami; the phone rang a bit more, but I am still quite comfortable with what I am doing. I will wait and see what the story is. There is no rush, and I don't see any of my opportunities disappearing. You never know what can happen in Formula One. It is my decision; I'm quite clear what I want to do. I haven't got 100 percent of what I want, so I will just sit and wait. I have no idea what Jaguar is planning. It is something I haven't discussed with Niki (Lauda). I pretty much know what I want, so I am just going to sit and wait. I didn't speak to Niki the last couple of weeks.

Q:
Is there going to be a challenge next year for Ferrari?

EI:
No. Guys there are telling me they have made bigger steps for next year than they made from last year and this year, already. Kind of scary.

Q:
Where did you test following the Italian GP? and What work did you do at that test?

Pedro de la Rosa:
We were testing in Barcelona. We did some engine work for Suzuka and tyre compound testing for Niki (Lauda). Not much testing for this track because this is a medium-low downforce track, so all the testing in Barcelona was for Suzuka. I think it should be good for this race because it is very similar in downforce level to Spa and there we were very competitive. I think we should be not as competitive as Monza because Monza is a very special track but in the line of Spa.

Q:
How do you feel about being in the United States and at Indy?

PdR:
I love it. It is good for Formula One to come to the States and good to be in Indianapolis because it is the center of auto racing here.