“As for Nelson, he had a super qualifying session and was very solid in Q2. It remains to be seen what will happen tomorrow in the race, but the gaps between the teams are very small and so we need to seize our opportunities to try and score some points.”
Mario Theissen [BMW-Sauber – motorsport director]:
“Robert managed to do a good lap and got the maximum out of the car. I consider his fourth on the grid very good. Nick did not have a good lap, as we expected him to be a bit nearer the front. Anyway, since the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo we have been able to get both our cars into the top ten in qualifying.”
Willy Rampf [BMW-Sauber – technical director]:
“We have had an absolutely trouble-free weekend so far. Robert showed a strong performance in qualifying and was able to get the grid position we expected based on his strategy. He is in a good position for the race.
“Nick struggled to find a good set-up that was right for him on a single quick lap. However, he has a good strategy for the race. It will be crucial for him to make a good start and not lose too much time in traffic.”
Ron Dennis [McLaren – team principal]:
“Of course we would have preferred to be higher up the grid, but from row three anything can happen. We are well-prepared, and I believe our strategy will prove competitive.
“The race will be interesting as there are a number of drivers capable of winning which is great for the fans, and I am sure that Lewis, Heikki and the entire team will put in strong performances.”
Norbert Haug [Mercedes-Benz Motorsport – vice-president]:
“Positions five and six are not our dream result. As less than three tenths are missing to pole position we have to wait and see who of the four competitors ahead of us are running how long in the first stint.
