Q&A: Pierre Dupasquier.

After the 5pm meeting with the team technical directors, Michelin's Pierre Dupasquier found time to talk to Crash.net about the Indianapolis tyre controversy.

Q:
What is the latest situation?

Pierre Dupasquier:
We sent a bunch of tyres to South Carolina, because we had all the equipment to examine them, it's better than an X-ray to try to find out and understand what's going on.

Q:
So what's the schedule?

PD:
At 2am, will have the first answer.

Q:
What are you expecting?

PD:
Anything that can help us to understand what's happening.

Q:
And the tyres from Europe will arrive on time?

PD:
Yes, if the plane doesn't crash! They are arriving tomorrow morning.

Q:
How many are you bringing?

PD:
Enough for 14 cars.

Q:
Have you spoken to the FIA about the option of bringing new tyres?

PD:
So far the FIA is listening but, for them, everything's fine. We didn't break any laws yet. Until the cars go out on the grid for the start, the FIA has no problem.

Q:
Are you discussing what to do with your management?

PD:
Oh yes. There are 20 guys around the table in Clermont-Ferrand, for 18 hours now.

Q:
What's their attitude?

PD:
Logical. They are just trying to understand and do their job.

Q:
Did you feel more confident after today running with the higher pressures?

PD:
Yes, 100 per cent. If not we won't send the cars on the track.

Q:
But a 70 plus lap race is different...

PD:
Yes, it's different...