Bourdais, a transparent race

Starting in 19th position, the Frenchman only completed a third of the race, returning to the pits following a clutch problem. However, he thought he had the right strategy.

Published on 12/07/2009 à 19:39

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Bourdais, a transparent race

As we told you Wednesday evening, Sébastien Bourdais had to run his last Grand Prix at Toro Rosso, on the Nürburgring circuit. But, for the Frenchman, this Sunday of racing did not turn out to his advantage. Starting 19th, the Manceau however got off to an average start, managing to get the better of Jarno Trulli, but being overtaken by Timo Glock. After the puncture of Lewis Hamilton, Sébastien Bourdais was riding in 18th position, before stopping at? 18th round. “ I lost hydraulic pressure and therefore lost my turn: steering, clutch and everything else. It was the end. »

Sébastien Bourdais therefore takes stock of a failed race which could have been much better. “ It's a shame because, although we were at the back, I think we had a good strategy, with a heavy fuel load. We could have managed the gap with our opponents. » Asked, after the race, about the rest of his career with Toro Rosso, the Frenchman got carried away. “ But stop making me angry? with that, is it clear? I'm focusing on the next Grand Prix, we're going to Hungary, unless I'm notified otherwise »

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