Ferrari, new mistake

« We made a stupid mistake. » Lucid, Kimi Räikkönen does not hide the reasons for his elimination from Q1. “ We thought my best time would be enough to advance to Q2 and I stayed in the pits. » Immediate sanction, the driver was trapped as sixteenth fastest time even though he had set the second fastest time in the morning during free practice. “ It's a shame, because the car was much better than in previous races. We had every chance of obtaining a good result. But things are what they are, we can't change anything. »

The Finn therefore wishes, rather than lamenting this unfortunate strategic choice, to turn entirely to racing. “ It will be difficult and we will try to make the best of the situation. If the F60, we are perhaps not yet at the level of the best. Despite everything, we are getting closer. » It is therefore with measured confidence that the 2007 world champion will start from the eighth row on Sunday.

As for Felipe Massa, he is much more satisfied with his day and does not forget to highlight the work done upstream. “ We have demonstrated that the car has improved and that we are at the level of the competition. This is a great reward for the team, which worked day and night to achieve this result. » And the Brazilian now wants to aim higher than his fourth place on the grid. “ With this qualifying place, I will be able to fight for the podium in the race. I'm happy to be back in the top places. »

Felipe Massa turns to racing and thinks the kinetic energy recovery system could help him. “ With the Srec, I will be able to gain a few places at the start. » The vice-world champion is also full of optimism for the future, his car now being much better than before. “ I feel more comfortable behind the wheel than before. The car is more stable and has better grip. » The Brazilian will be able to fight again for the top places, after a sluggish start in 2009.