Ross
Brawn:
Ross Brawn: “Weather conditions were the deciding factor today.
Rubens did a super lap, in conditions where there was the right
amount of water for the tyres we had. I think the regulation which
says we are only allowed to have one type of wet tyre should be
reconsidered, because it compromises safety. Michael caught the
shower so he was not able to push so hard, but both drivers are
in good positions for tomorrow, so I am fairly happy with our work
today.”
Michael
Schumacher:
“The rain meant that track conditions were difficult,
but not unacceptable, although it was aquaplaning which caused me
to spin on my “out” lap. All in all, fifth place isn’t
bad. Tomorrow I will do my lap in the final part of the session.
Whether or not that will be an advantage we will only know during
qualifying, given the uncertainty over the weather. I hope we can
run in the dry tomorrow morning so that we can use free practice
to prepare the car for Sunday’s race.”
Rubens
Barrichello:
“This has been quite a tricky day with plenty of
emotions. This morning we had too much rain for the tyres we have
here. This afternoon the track was much better and I was able to
push hard with the car. I am happy, even if I was surprised that
Webber beat me. But when you are running in these conditions where
the track is drying out, you should expect this sort of thing. I
enjoyed myself out on the track and am happy with my position. Being
in the top four is good enough for tomorrow, even if the second
qualifying might be a lottery as we don’t know what conditions
to expect.”
Jean
Todt:
“The rain was the main factor today. We were not
able to do many laps and so, if the track is dry tomorrow, we will
have to make the most of the ninety minutes of free practice to
prepare the cars for Sunday’s race. As for tomorrow afternoon’s
qualifying session, we can claim to be in a good position, given
that both drivers will make their runs in the final part of the
session. In theory, this is an advantage, but it all hangs on the
weather. Rubens lost first place in the very last moments, when
the track was probably a bit less wet, while Michael set the fifth
fastest time despite running when the rain was at its hardest. Today’s
grid reflects the spirit of the new regulations, which are designed
to increase the level of unpredictability.”
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