Last year’s Brazilian Grand Prix winner Giancarlo Fisichella is all set to make this weekend’s season finale a race to remember as he pilots the C23 one last time for Team SAUBER PETRONAS.

Backed by an impressive 5 point-scoring races in a row, the Italian is not just looking to haul more championship points but is also hoping to continue his current podium run at Interlagos before moving on to Renault next year.

“Last year gave me one of the most satisfying moments of my life, when I won the race,” said Fisichella who won last year's Brazilian GP with Jordan.

“I have a very good feeling with the track. It’s one of the best, and also one of the most difficult. There are all sorts of corners there, and on the first day it is always quite slippery because there isn’t much rubber there. You need to be consistent, otherwise it’s easy to make mistakes.

He added, “In the past I did very well there. Once third, once second. Last year first! So I really like Brazil, and Sao Paulo, and I like the character of the people. They are very enthusiastic. I am looking forward to the race, and to do my best. I think the C23 will be competitive there as well.”

Confessing to feeling a lot of pressure for his home race this weekend, teammate Felipe Massa is nonetheless confident of giving a better show than his last debut appearance in 2002.

“I feel lots of pressure racing in Brazil, but it’s also a fantastic feeling to be at home. Running in front of my fellow countrymen is the best feeling I’ve ever had in racing. There is nothing else like it!

“When I was racing in other categories, the Brazilian Grand Prix was always the race I paid most attention to, and I always hoped one day to compete in it. Drivers such as Nelson Piquet and Ayrton Senna were my role models. When I finally raced there for SAUBER PETRONAS in 2002 it was only my third Grand Prix, so it was tough for me.

“I knew Interlagos well because I raced there four times in Formula Opel, but it was still difficult to cope with the pressure then and with learning all about Formula One. I did a bad race and collided with Mark Webber.

“Now, with the race being at the end of the season instead of the beginning, I have a lot more experience and for sure that will help. The SAUBER PETRONAS C23 is getting better and better and I really think that we can do well there. Scoring points would be nice, while a podium for me would be fantastic!”

Massa has amassed 11 points so far this season and is currently ranked 12th behind Ralf Schumacher.