Daniel ricciardo: I hope this year it will be easier for me to

On Monday Toro Rosso showed the audience a new STR8. After the official presentation of Daniel Riccardo told about preparation for the season and goals for the 2013 year...

Question: Daniel, what are your expectations from the upcoming season?
Daniel Riccardo: If I knew... Our main goal is sixth place in the Cup of designers. Personally, I want to win in the Grand Prix, but you have to be realistic - first and foremost, our goal is to achieve the maximum from the car. I hope we will be able to compete for places at once for the first six.

The question Behind your first full season. Now you feel more prepared?
Daniel Riccardo: Of course, I am ready much better. The experience I got last year with the team, is very important. We have come a long way, but in the second half of the 2012 year has made significant progress. In Australia I was well prepared for the start of the season, spent several weeks in good weather. As never before I am confident in their abilities.

Question: Most of your career took place outside Australia. The house recognize you on the streets?
Daniel Riccardo: I wouldn't say that I often learn. Australians are very reserved people, sometimes I know, but I try to keep my personal space. When I walk into the restaurant, a couple of men come to greet me, is perfectly acceptable.

Question: Earlier you were less likely to know?
Daniel Riccardo: Yes, perhaps less. I do not like when to me the center of attention.

Question: the events of the past year, as reflected on your winter vacation?
Daniel Riccardo: I had the usual pre-season. Last year, together with the team we have experienced different situations, and some might work better. We want to correct our weaknesses. In Formula 1 you can never be sure, but we want to achieve the best in every situation. There is still a lot of work.

Question: what exactly are you planning to work?
Daniel Riccardo Sometimes I was unable to show his true speed, but there were successful race. In the new season we need to achieve more stability, to show good results in all conditions. This largely depends on experience and confidence. I hope this year will be easier for me.

Question: James Ward Ki will help the team?
Daniel Riccardo: He him his methods of work, big plans for the further development of the team. He does not control all processes and deals with the fact that specifies the vector of development. It is quite a logical approach, I hope we will be able to progress.

Question: How did you spend your winter vacation?
Daniel Riccardo: Before Christmas I participated in various events Red Bull, went to Argentina, Brazil, Italy and only in mid-December he returned to Australia. Two weeks of vacation before the New year I spent with friends, and since January 1, started training, starting a three-week training program. Australia was heat - excellent conditions, and then together with the physiotherapist we are back in Europe.

Question: did You like the track in Austin?
Daniel Riccardo: Crazy track. To show you a good time, circle takes the ideal, and the race I really liked. Two places for overtaking, long, straight with area use the DRS there, where to fight.

Question: How do you like the atmosphere in Austin?
Daniel Riccardo: Yes, the way we were received, exceeded my expectations. I was not sure how the American fans will react to Formula 1, but we were very warmly welcomed. I think the stage can be considered a success, and I hope that the popularity of the race will increase every year. This highway has a lot of potential. I really want to get a cowboy hat, which last year was awarded on the podium. I guess this is a very good find, which can become as much a tradition as the milk that is given to the winner of the Indianapolis 500.