(GMM) A Champ Car is 'more challenging' to drive than its F1 counterpart.
That's the claim of former Jaguar 'third' driver Bjorn Wirdheim, who switched to the American based category for 2005.
''Compared to F1,'' the Swede - a former F3000 champion - revealed, ''the difference is huge.''
Wirdheim said his Lola Champ Car, prepared by the HVM team, is 'so much heavier' than the grand prix single seater.
''It's easier to control,'' he added, ''but needs more driver input without all the electronics or power steering.
''I think it's more challenging as you have to do all the shifting manually, blip the throttle, use the clutch.
''A Champ Car is very similar to a F3000 car.''
What he didn't really expect at the Long Beach opener, though, came in the drivers' briefing.
''That was the biggest surprise,'' Bjorn revealed, referring to a rule prohibiting on-track 'blocking'.
He added: ''That is totally different to the racing in Europe.''
Written: Wed, 11 May 2005 12:29:47
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