Trulli the optimist

Jarno, what is your reaction after the Turkish Grand Prix?

We're back on track! It was good to be able to fight at the front again. To be in the top 5 immediately after what happened in Monaco is good and brings confidence to the team who have worked very hard to improve our performances. We were not far from the fastest cars; there is always a small gap that we will try to fill by working hard.

Was the car competitive straight away in Turkey?

Most of the time, you have a fairly clear idea from the first free practice sessions. In Türkiye, I was satisfied from the start. I knew straight away that I would be in the top 10. We continued to improve our performance throughout the practice sessions and in qualifying we were not far from pole.

How did the race go for you?

It was an exciting race because I fought every lap. I had a good start and managed to overtake two cars in the first corner. I then found myself third. However, I had to deal with brake problems and I couldn't keep Mark Webber behind. After that I got into a good rhythm and fought with Nico Rosberg; I was in front but he stopped two laps later than me and overtook me. I haven't given up yet. I knew I had to stay as close to him as possible during the second stint because we had more fuel. When we made our last stops, I went back to the front!

What are your hopes for this season?

There have been ups and downs but we now seem to be heading in the right direction. Our third place in the manufacturers' standings shows that our car is good. We must continue to develop the car to put pressure on our opponents in front. The new aerodynamic rules give us plenty of room to improve.

Do you think you will be competitive at Silverstone?

I am optimistic by nature and I have full hopes for the British Grand Prix. We think Silverstone will suit our car well. Personally I don't have good memories at Silverstone but I am determined to change all that.