The ever-improving Lotus T128 LMP2 entries have benefitted from several key points of stability since the start of the programme, and one of those has been German driver, Thomas Holzer. The 27-year-old German from Augsburg is partnered in the No.32 Lotus-LMP2 with Dominik Kraihamer and Jan Charouz and the trio will be looking to build upon the top six result they obtained at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
1. What did you do after Le Mans? Did you go on holidays? If yes, where did you go?
After Le Mans, I went to Namibia on holidays for three weeks. Last week, I was driving a go-kart again. It was the first time after 14 years. Apart from that I am exercising a lot to be fit for the next races.
2. There will be 5 races on 3 different continents now. Do you have problems with the travelling and jet lag? What do you do to avoid jet lag?
Yes and no. A lot of people have problems with jet lag. Usually, I arrive in the country about one week before the race. So I have three to four days to acclimatise. Travelling on a plane is not a problem for me. I am lucky enough that I can sleep on the plane very well. I fasten my seat belt, close my eyes, open my eyes, unfasten my seat belt and I have arrived. It doesn’t matter how long the flight takes.
3. Which of the remaining races are you looking forward to the most?
Generally I am looking forward to every race. But this year it will be special to come to Austin. I heard it is a fantastic circuit. So Austin is the track I am looking forward to the most.
4. What is special about driving anti-clockwise like in Interlagos? Is it more difficult or do you prepare for it in a different way?
It is not really more difficult, but maybe a bit unfamiliar in the beginning. Interlagos is difficult because you don’t get a chance to rest. Even the start-finish-straight is a bend.
5. How do you keep fit for the races? Which sports do you do and like?
I do a lot of cycling and l went go-karting some days ago, which I really enjoyed. I am thinking about getting a go-kart because it is good to keep fit.
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