Rubens Barrichello is keen to get to Melbourne and start racing. “Only when we get to Melbourne will we see what the new order is among the teams,” reckoned the Brazilian. “That is when we will see where we stand and in what areas we need to improve, if indeed we need to improve.” Asked to single out which team he thought might pose the greatest threat to the Scuderia, Barrichello suggested Renault. “From what we have seen in winter testing, they are quick over a single lap and also quick over a long distance.” Barrichello is relaxed about tackling the new race weekend timetable. “It is just something else for us to adapt to,” he said, referring to the fact that final qualifying now takes place on race morning. “I will enjoy the challenge of having to put in a quick lap the very first time I go out on track on Sunday morning. In practical terms, it just means we will be a bit busier and have less chance to relax a bit before the race. My main hope is that the new format is interesting and easy to understand for the spectators. We will have to learn the best way of getting the most out of the Bridgestone tyres during qualifying.” And what did he think of the new car? “I watched it being assembled. At this stage, I cannot pick out one special element on it, but overall it was a great feeling seeing the new car come together, knowing all the work that has gone into producing it.”