Canadian Grand Prix – Montreal,
Qualifying session
Session Driver Pos. Time Laps Driver Pos. Time Laps
Q1 RAI 1st 1.16.468 6 MAS 4th 1.16.756 4
Q2 MAS 4th 1.16.130 3 RAI 9th 1.16.592 3
Q3 RAI 4th 1.16.411 12 MAS 5th 1.16.570 12
Chassis: F. Massa 260, K. Raikkonen 262 Weather: air temperature
25 °C, track temperature 38/40 °C, Sunny.
Jean Todt: “This was a very disappointing
qualifying session for us, the worst of the season as we were
no match for our main rivals. Of course, the points only get
given out in the race and tomorrow the key factors will be
the usual ones – strategy, reliability, performance
and team work, but the overall picture after today is not
a favourable one and I hope that changes for the race.”
Kimi Raikkonen: “Of course I would
have preferred to have been further forward on the starting
grid, but we know we have a competitive car when running at
race pace and as far as today’s result is concerned,
there is always the unknown factor concerning the fuel levels
of those fighting it out in Q3. I didn’t have any particular
problems today, but I lacked a bit of speed when compared
to our closest rivals. However, before getting upset about
it, we must wait and see how the race goes. We will do our
utmost to get the best result possible.”
Felipe Massa: “We certainly cannot
be happy with this result, but let’s wait for tomorrow’s
race to produce a true picture of the situation, especially
in terms of what strategies the teams have opted to go with.
Our car is very good in terms of its race pace and with a
bit of luck it might be possible to make up a few places at
the start.”
Luca Baldisserri: “At this circuit
the result of qualifying is less important than at others
but we cannot deny that today our closest rivals were quicker
than us. We know we have a competitive package when running
in race trim and here, the strategy and the work of the team
can be decisive. This race is very tough on the cars and reliability
will play a key role. We will try to bring home as many points
as possible, while being aware that we face a tough race.”
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