Length: 5.793 km
Number of Laps: 53 (306.720 Km)
Best Lap: R. Barrichello - 1'21''046 (2004, Ferrari)
Record Pole: R. Barrichello - 1'20''089 (2004, Ferrari)
2005 Pole: JP. Montoya - 1'21''054 (Mclaren)
2005 Podium: JP. Montoya - F. Alonso - G Fisichella

Q: Since the win in Turkey, have you felt a great relief, a great weight off your shoulders, looking back?
FM: Yeah, for sure. After you achieve victory, for sure things get much better. For sure you remain much more motivated but also more relaxed, but anyway, I think it’s a time to work even harder, to carry on at this level, so I’m really happy with all the achievements but we are still working hard for the championships.

Q: You probably don’t want to be reminded of this but your best result here has been ninth place, so what chances of improving on that?
FM: I don’t really want to look at this position so I want to improve my position here at Monza. I hope I can.

QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR

Q: (Dan Knutson – National Speed Sport News) This is a question for all five of you: on Sunday, Michael Schumacher will announce if he will retire or not, and of course that is his decision, but, would you like to see him continue so that you can race against him next year, and regardless of if he retires or not, what do you think of what he has accomplished in his career?
FM: Well, we don’t know if he will retire or not so we need to wait and see, but for sure, it’s a big pleasure just to have the experience to race with him, and I’m more close to Michael even since 2003 when I was test driver. He’s a very nice guy, we get along quite well and he’s very professional, he’s definitely the most complete driver in Formula One, in my opinion. But we really don’t know if he’s going to retire or not.

Q: (Heinz Prueller – ORF) Gentlemen, we are talking so much about Michael. Can I ask all of you to recall one memory of him that stands out in your mind – a race, or a conversation or a party? Or whatever?
FM: I think I have many, not just from racing, for sure. The last race was very special for me because winning the first race and you see that your team-mate is Michael Schumacher is just amazing. For sure I will never forget that and we have had many other great times, including the goal we made yesterday. It was really incredible.

Q: (Heinz Prueller- ORF): And Felipe, how did you see the pitting situation in Turkey and could you have stayed out longer before refuelling?
FM: Aah, for sure, I was supposed to stop on lap 18 so it was already lap 13 so it was stupid to stay on the track so it was the right time to come in…

Q (Ottavio Daviddi - Tuttosport) Felipe, after your first win, do you expect more support from Italian fans or not for this race?
FM: Yes, definitely. You can see the people are warm and I had a really very big welcome here in Monza and even last week when I went to Cerignola, the city of my grandparents, who came from this city. I went there to receive the key of the city and it was a very special moment for me and I could see all of the people around the square -- and there were thousands of people there to see me -- and it was a great moment for me. I really like Italy because for me it is a very special country. Most of the Brazilian drivers went to England to start their careers, but I went to Italy so I have done all of my career here in Italy to become a Ferrari driver. So, for me, it is a very special country, which I love and the people are very nice -- and especially the food. I also have an Italian passport and I feel very comfortable here. I love to come here in Italy.