Vasiliauskas: “I just want to keep moving forward”
Lithuanian continues to make progress in Formula Two
Prior to the 2009 season, Kazim Vasiliauskas was a little known
driver from Lithuania, but the 18-year-old is quickly becoming a
fans' favourite in Formula Two.
Vasiliauskas impressed on his F2 debut, achieving a podium
position in the opening race at Valencia, which he then backed this
up with point scoring weekends in both Brno and Spa-Francorchamps.
However, Kazim has set his sights even higher as the season
progresses. "Last weekend in Spa was not so perfect," he said. "In
the first race I started last and finished tenth. On Sunday I
started ninth and finished seventh. I was not quick enough to fight
with the top guys, but to finish seventh was alright."
The Lithuanian driver has improved his racing knowledge already
from time spent in the car and by observing the more experienced
members of the field, a sharp learning curve that he is keen to
continue. "I have nine points and I am tenth in the championship,
which is not so good," he commented. "I am racing with drivers who
have three, four, five years experience and I only have one year.
On Sunday I raced with Aleshin and he has raced in World Series by
Renault - I had to defend and I learnt some new things. Every time
I am learning - I don't want to stop, I just want to keep moving
forward."
The next two F2 rounds will take place on the Brands
Hatch Grand Prix circuit (17/18/10 July) - a track where Kazim
has already experienced success in 2009. "I won at Brands Hatch in
Formula Palmer Audi, but of course F2 will be much harder. I am
always trying to score podiums, but it is really hard for me as I
do not have much experience. I just need to keep scoring points -
anywhere from first to eighth is good for me."