2007 Hungarian Grand Prix Race Report
Adrian Sutil (car 20, F8-VII/03):
17th: 1:36.28.802 (2 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.263
Sakon Yamamoto (car 21, F8-VII/04):
DNF: Accident (4 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:26.741
The Etihad Aldar Spyker Formula One Team's Adrian Sutil
put in a spirited drive in today's Hungarian Grand Prix to
secure 17th position overall. Demonstrating the improved relative
pace of the Spyker F8-VII, Adrian enjoyed a race long fight
with the two Hondas to finish 3.6secs ahead of Barrichello.
Sakon Yamamoto had a brief Spyker debut as he spun off the
track and into the barriers at turn 11 on the fourth lap of
the race.
The championship will now take a three-week hiatus before
the next race in Turkey. Over this period, Spyker will be
working on and testing its new B-spec car, which is scheduled
to make its race debut in Istanbul.
Adrian Sutil (car 20)
'This race we showed we were quite competitive with the cars
in front of us. We could race Honda, which meant I really
had to push and attack every single lap. We did keep them
behind until the end, which is a little success with this
old car. Let's see what we can do in Turkey now - we know
we are much closer in races, so hopefully with a new car we
can be even better.'
Sakon Yamamoto (car 21)
'After the start I really pushed but suddenly I lost rear
grip in turn 11 and spun and crashed. I just made a mistake
so I am really disappointed with this result as I wanted to
finish the race, but I will keep working hard and focus on
the next Grand Prix, where we will have the new car.'
Mike Gascoyne, chief technical officer
'A good and bad race for us. Sakon made a mistake early on,
which is a shame as he'd had a good weekend until that point.
Adrian on the other hand had a very good race, showing we
were able to match the speed and beat the works Hondas. For
a team with our limited resources we can be quite proud of
this. We know that the race pace is better than we show in
Qualifying, so we must improve this area, but we can look
forward to the updated car in Turkey where we can hopefully
finish in front of some more people.'
Colin Kolles, team principal and managing director
'Adrian had a great showing, demonstrating we can beat other
teams on race pace. It's hopeful, as with the improved speed
of the new car in Turkey, we should be able to take the fight
to a few more people. It was bad luck for Sakon, but I am
sure as he gets more experience of the team and car he will
have better races.'
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