Tony Fernandez focuses on Barcelona

The president of Team Lotus is satisfied with the performance of the T128. If he is eagerly awaiting the Turkish GP, his impatience is mainly focused on the Spanish GP where the single-seater will receive its developments.

Published on 03/05/2011 à 18:38

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Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen had a good race at the last Chinese GP, finishing ahead of their direct opponents. Tony Fernandes hopes that it will be the same this weekend in Turkey, even if he knows that the pace of the T128 will only really improve in Barcelona.

« We started the season as we wanted by getting closer to the mid-table teams », analyzes Tony Fernandes, new owner of the manufacturer Caterham. “ I hope we will do the same in Türkiye. We (nevertheless) have realistic goals for this weekend. »

The owner of the Malaysian team is especially awaiting the developments planned for Barcelona. “ The next step should come to Spain where we expect many important improvements to the single-seaters », adds Tony Fernandes. “ I am very confident in the future. The team?s long-term success is unfolding as planned. »