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Webber knows 85% of track

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Mark Webber says he has "an 85% understanding" of the new Buddh International Circuit ahead of the Indian Grand Prix.

With the grand prix the first event to be held on the circuit in Greater Noida, the teams are only able to base their setups and expectations on simulator work. Webber said he has experienced the track in the Red Bull simulator, which has given him a fairly thorough understanding of the track, but that the little subtleties will come together once he finally gets to drive it.

"We have completed some good simulator work," Webber said. "But in terms of the kerbs and other subtle final details, these will obviously come into place right at the end, so I'd say we have an 85% understanding of what the track is going to be like. It's always nice to drive at a new venue and in the simulator it looks like quite a quick flowing track, very rewarding."

Webber also said that the weather could cause issues for the rapidly degrading Pirelli tyres.

"It's going to be pretty warm, which is going to be a challenge for the tyres. I've never been to India before. There are some amazing cricket players from India - it's their number one sport and I'd love to watch Australia play cricket there someday. I'm looking forward to the weekend."

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