Jamie Davies (Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx Audi R8 #88)
“The track conditions were a little tricky this morning and we failed to get
the best out of our tyres. But we made changes to the R8 during the lunch
break which really helped. I drove for the final few minutes after Johnny
had set the pole time and the balance felt really good. I feel comfortable in
the Audi and I’m very excited about our prospects.”
Johnny Herbert (Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx Audi R8 #88)
“This is my first pole-position since 1988 – I’d forgotten what it was like to
be fastest – and I’ m delighted. I wasn’t too happy in the morning session
but we sorted some things in between the two sessions and the changes
worked very well. For me, the Audi is the best its been this year and that
showed in my times.”
Pierre Kaffer (Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx Audi R8 #8)
“Driving the Audi R8 in the wet for the first time was especially exciting and
over the past two days I’ve needed to adapt my driving style from the last
time I was here in a Porsche Super Cup car. Allan did a great job in
qualifying but it was the luck of the draw as to who managed to find the
clearest lap. It should be an exciting race.”
Allan McNish (Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx Audi R8 #8)
“Testing on Friday had gone well but I’m a little disappointed and
frustrated to have only been third fastest overall. The Audi felt really good,
especially in the afternoon session, and if I’d managed a clear lap, without
traffic, I’m positive we’d have been on the front row – and possibly pole.
Bottom line, I’m confident for the race.”
Sam Li (Head of Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx)
“The entire team did a superb job today in what was a very exciting final
qualifying session. Johnny gave a fantastic performance to grab pole while
it was a little frustrating for car #8 which was running a different tyre
strategy. Both cars showed competitive qualifying pace but our race pace
also looks very impressive.”
Seiji Ara (Audi Sport Team Goh Audi R8 #5)
“It’s my first time here at Monza. So the most important thing for me was to
get as much time on the track as possible. I really like high-speed circuits
like Monza and I’m sure I will do even better tomorrow during the race.”
Rinaldo Capello (Audi Sport Team Goh Audi R8 #5)
“I didn’t drive in the afternoon session. This morning I had some bad luck
because in my first outing there was some oil on the track and during my
second try the session was interrupted due to a red flag. Our R8 is well
prepared for the long race tomorrow.”
Tom Kristensen (Audi Sport Team Goh Audi R8 #5)
“I only had very little time on the track today. So therefore I’m of course
happy with the time I did. Actually, I’m here at Monza to support my team
mates and to be together with the team to prepare for the Le Mans 24 Hour
race.”
Kazumichi Goh (Head of Audi Sport Japan Team Goh)
“Today everything went in the right direction. We have sorted out all small
problems experienced during the sessions yesterday and can now focus
our concentration on the race. I’m sure we will see a thrilling fight against
the other two Audi cars and of course the Zytek.”
Dr Wolfgang Ullrich (Head of Audi Motorsport)
“I’m satisfied with the three Audi R8 sports cars. Especially the Audi Sport
UK Team Veloqx is showing a good perfomance. And with the third row on
the grid, the Audi Sport Japan Team Goh is also starting the race from a
promising position. As we expected, the competition is very high here at
Monza and I’m sure it will be exactly the same during the race tomorrow.
But over the distance and with the advantage of the lower fuel
consumption of our FSI engines we should have a good chance for a win
at the season opener.”
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