The Scuderia Ferrari has once again made an impact. The Italian team performed magnificently this weekend in Bahrain, securing pole position on Saturday and achieving a one-two finish, their second of the season already, this Sunday.<\/p>\n
The F2008, after taking the lead at the first corner, were rarely challenged, except by Hamilton’s McLaren. The first European result is therefore very encouraging. The numerous aerodynamic improvements are undoubtedly a significant factor, but the team wants to continue progressing to distance themselves from the competition, which is very tight this year.<\/p>\n
Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen – 1st:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab It would be difficult to do better than that! The pole yesterday and today the victory, with Felipe [Massa] in second place as well. We are also leading in both championships…<\/p>\n
The weekend went very well and we got here what we came for. Certainly, the victory was not easy, but what matters is the ten points scored.<\/p>\n
My start wasn’t perfect but afterwards I was able to control. The two safety cars complicated things a bit, especially in terms of strategy, but in the end, everything went well. The car also performed very well: it was well balanced.<\/p>\n
\u00ab About Heikki [Kovalainen]’s accident, I was really relieved when the team told me he was okay! \u00bb<\/p>\n
Felipe Massa – 2nd:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab Eight points are scored and that’s the most important thing. I had a good start and I was able to overtake Alonso, then I was very close to Kimi [R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen] but I couldn’t pass him. I knew I was pitting one lap before him, so I think I did the maximum with the conditions given to me. I would have liked to win, like in Bahrain. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab Here, the rules prohibiting traction control haven’t changed much regarding overtaking. They are almost impossible, hence the importance of having secured good qualifications. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Stefano Domenicali \u2013 Chief Executive Officer:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab We are obviously thrilled with this result, the best one can achieve in F1. It rewards all the work the team puts in, so I want to thank the work of Maranello for that.<\/p>\n
\u00ab Now, we must continue in this direction, paying attention to every detail. Our opponents are very strong and one detail can prevent us from securing a victory. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Luca Baldisserri \u2013 Technical Director:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab It’s a very satisfying double for the team, and it’s already the second of the season.<\/p>\n
\u00ab In general, the GP of Barcelona is the one that determines the hierarchy for the European Grand Prix, and it seems that we have a slight advantage. Therefore, as long as we do not make any mistakes, we can be optimistic. \u00bb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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