McLaughlin and Coulthard Strong in QualifyingSeptember 15, 2018Fabian Coulthard & Tony D'Alberto - No. 12 Shell V-Power Racing Ford Practice 4 – 20th (Fastest Lap: 1m16.7296s – Coulthard (wet) Practice 4 – 14th (Fastest Lap: 1m16.0921s – McLaughlin (wet) COULTHARD QUOTE: "We knew coming here that those Holdens would be fast, but we need to maximise our package and do the best job we can. TD did a really solid job, he really got thrown in the deep end with the rain and hail mid-race. He kept it on the island, and a great call by the guys. It was a tough call, but the right call. He put me into that position to start my race. I got a good start, and we gapped the field behind us which was a good sign. Now we need to put it together and grab that result tomorrow." D’ALBERTO QUOTE: "The call to stay out when it started hailing was really ballsy from the team, but it paid off. It could have gone either way, but they made the right decision. It was an educated one, and got us up the grid. From then it was really about keeping the car on the road and finishing in that good position for tomorrow." MCLAUGHLIN QUOTE: "I think we were on the right end of that call there, making the right call at the right time. It was nice to get a good start in that final race, and that everything went OK. We've been trying to find pace with bits and pieces all weekend, and while we still have a straight line speed deficit, we'll work really hard to get a good result tomorrow. Alex was awesome, and I'm looking forward to the race." PREMAT QUOTE: "It was a nice and smooth race, in those conditions it is always hard, especially here at Sandown with the kerbs and different track surfaces. I got a good start, and gained three positions and after that we decided to stay out on track when the rain came, which was the right call from the team. In the car we don't know if it is the right call, and it was pretty difficult from turn one through to turn five across those first few laps. After that, we got used to it and then had a good fight with the number nine. After qualifying, taking p3 is a good thing for tomorrow and we will try our best." Back to previous page.Copyright ©2008-2016 Penske Racing. All rights reserved |