Jan.18 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen does not agree with F1 competitor David Coulthard that the ban on traction control makes the sport less safe, particularly in wet weather.

"No I don't think so, formula one is always a bit dangerous and I am not scared of anything," the Finnish McLaren driver said. "You just have to be more alert and focus very hard."

Toyota driver Jarno Trulli, meanwhile, a veteran of more than 180 grands prix, said at the launch of the TF108 recently: "I am concerned but I'm not afraid."