Niko Hulkenberg: the Machine is reliable, and it is the main

Yesterday Niko Hulkenberg tested the new Sauber car - he drove 79 laps and took the seventh place in the final Protocol. In an interview with Speed Week German shared his impressions. . .
Question: In 2012, the Sauber team was a surprise. Wait do it this year?
Niko Hulkenberg: Too early to say this, but Tuesday was a success and very constructive. We don't have any problems with reliability, and it is extremely important on the first day of tests, especially given the fact that we chose a rather bold engineering solutions. Everything worked perfectly.
Question: have you Had because of such an aggressive approach to the design of the machine to compromise at the location of the seats?
Niko Hulkenberg: No. Usually the position of the driver in the car varies a little depending on its growth, but can't say that I feel uncomfortable. Nothing prevents, all right.
Question: they Say that the first tests it becomes clear how complex the season. What do you think about this?
Niko Hulkenberg: I disagree with that. I have often seen that the first tests were failed or nearly perfect, and in the first race of the weekend, the situation had drastically changed.
Question: What grade you put the first test day?
Niko Hulkenberg: On a ten-point system?
Question: Yes.
Niko Hulkenberg: Perhaps seven points.
Question: what is the difference Sauber from Force India?
Niko Hulkenberg: Judging from what I saw last year, the machine Sauber especially effective in high-speed turns. On the first day of tests this impression was confirmed. It was unusual to monitor what is happening on the road - in the cockpit Sauber have thickening of the right and left, a little worse than you can see the track and tires, but I quickly adapted.
Question: Can limited visibility to cause problems, for example, in Monaco?
Niko HulkenbergNo, after some time you feel the dimensions of the car.
Question: What would you change?
Niko Hulkenberg: On braking I fall down a little, but otherwise, everything is fine.
Question: In Formula 1, you worked with Cosworth engines, Mercedes and Ferrari. What differences have you noticed?
Niko Hulkenberg: Mercedes most effective at high speeds, Ferrari - medium. Both engines are better than the Cosworth, which is very effective mode of training, but with full tanks its capacity falls.
Question: What do you think about new tires?
Niko HulkenbergFront : of Medium tyres pretty much was granulated. The Hard part was working steadily. However, the rate of granulation depends on the characteristics of the track, and yesterday it was pretty dirty.
Question: Your goal for this season?
Niko Hulkenberg: I would like to continue the way he finished last season in Brazil'12 Niko was in the lead).
Question: you Have a wealth of experience, and your partner is a debutant. You welcome the opportunity to lead the team?
Niko Hulkenberg (laughs): Now, even a newcomer can tell a lot about the car. I am completely calm. We are both pursuing the same goal, so we are not talking about the role of the leader.
Question: it seems that in most cases you finished the season much better than it started. Why is this happening?
Niko HulkenbergStatistics reflects only part of the truth. I switched to Formula 1 from GP2 and immediately turned to Williams. Then I missed the season before she was to start in the Force India. Now I have for the first time will not break in playing, so I have great expectations from this season.