Q&A: Barry Gough - JV's #1 mechanic.

B.A.R-Honda's Barry Gough is Jacques Villeneuve's #1 mechanic, here he talks about his job - the good, the bad and the just plain ugly...

Q:
Barry [Gough], what do you love about your job?

Barry Gough:
Working hard as a company: working together as a team to compete as best we can. Also, travelling around the world.

Q:
What do you hate about your job?

BG:
Working late!

Q:
What's your best moment in F1?

BG:
When we got our very first podium in Spain. Or our first points in Australia 2000.

Q:
What's your favourite F1 venue and why?

BG:
Melbourne because of the temperature and because there are so many nice restaurants.

Q:
What's the best night out at this race?

BG:
The best night out for me is going to Foga de Chau, the Churrascaria. That's fantastic - I love that restaurant!

Q:
If you didn't do this what would you do?

BG:
I'd want be a professional football player and play for Arsenal!

Q:
What's the hardest thing about being away from home?

BG:
Nothing, I don't mind being away from home. It's quite good actually! The best thing is to miss the English weather!

Q:
What's the best moment of the race weekend?

BG:
I'd say it's when the race finishes. It's a big relief because the tension is over.

Q:
What's the worst moment of a race weekend?

BG:
When we have a car failure.

Q:
What's the most important thing about your job for you?

BG:
To make sure Jacques car runs properly and to be out on time for all the sessions.

Q:
Who do you rely on the most during a race weekend?

BG:
Jock Clear [Jacques' race engineer] for all the information we need over a race weekend.