Allan McNish (#77)
„It is probably not the most exciting track to drive, but it is pretty difficult
and I think it will produce a good race. It is never easy to put a road
course into an oval, I think they have done a good job. Of course I am
happy to be on the provisional pole position.”
Emanuele Pirro (#78)
„Before the qualifying I was not sure if I should use high or low
downforce. I started with low downforce, but there was less grip than in
the morning practice so I had to change again. I am quite content with
my time, but we still have to improve the car as we have some problems
at the entrance of the corners.”
Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, Head of Audi Sport
„It is not easy to find the right mix for this track. We are running quite a
large percentage on the high speed oval, therefore we tried to run with
low down force. You gain up to 10 mph, but you lose too much in the
infield section and have more risk under braking. Therefore we decided
to use more downforce.”
Reinhold Joest, Team Director Audi Sport North America
„I did not expect such fast times under those circumstances. We had
asphalt temperatures of 133 degrees.”
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