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Panasonic Toyota Racing: German Grand Prix - Second Qualifying Session
German Grand Prix - Second Qualifying Session
Olivier Panis - Car Number 20, Chassis TF103/08
Session Classification: 7th
Lap Time: 1m16.034s, +0.867s from pole
Starting position: 11th
"It is good to see that we are continuing our good form with another top ten qualifying position. I am very pleased with my lap and everyone has worked well this weekend. I think we have developed a good stability within the team, which is being reflected in these positive results. This morning, we worked very well to develop the car and to find a good balance. Cristiano also did a good job and with both of us in the top ten things are looking good for the race tomorrow."
Cristiano da Matta - Car Number 21, Chassis TF103/04
Session Classification: 9th
Lap Time: 1m16.550s, +1.383s from pole
Starting Position: 6th
"Despite claiming another top ten grid position, I am really not happy with my qualifying lap today. The car definitely had a much better lap time in it, but I lost around half-a-second at the last corner. I was simply pushing a bit too hard and made a mistake. The car felt good and we improved the handling through free practice and again in the warm-up session, so it is frustrating not to be a bit higher up on the grid tomorrow, although we should be in reasonable shape in the race."
Keizo Takahashi - General Manager Car Design and Development "Another very encouraging qualifying session for Panasonic Toyota Racing and I am overjoyed that we managed to get two cars in the top ten for the third time this season. Of course our new engine specification played a part in our qualifying results, but I would like to extend our thanks to Michelin for their competitive tyres and also to Olivier and Cristiano for a job well done. Tomorrow, we expect a very hot day but we are fully prepared to push hard in the race."
Weather: Hot and sunny. Track temperature 50°C, Air temperature 33°C
T-Car: TF103/07 set up for Olivier Panis Spare Chassis: TF103/02
Weekend at a Glance
Friday practice (dry track)
Da Matta P6, 1m16.109s, 28 laps
Panis P10, 1m16.602s, 21 laps
Friday Qualifying (dry track)
Panis P10, 1m15.471s (+1.044s)
Da Matta P15, 1m16.450s (+2.023s)
Saturday practice 1 (dry track)
Panis P8, 1m16.560s, 21 laps
Da Matta P16, 1m17.662s, 17 laps
Saturday practice 2 (dry track)
Panis P11 1m17.169s, 11 laps
Da Matta P13, 1m17.426s, 23 laps
Warm-Up (dry track)
Panis P3, 1m15.758s, 5 laps
Da Matta P7, 1m16.341s, 4 laps