Sunday: HRT in the fight despite the bad conditions

Although affected by an overheating of their Cosworth engine and their brakes, and then by the severe degradation of their tires, the HRTs found themselves in the battle with the Marussia and Caterham, with Pedro de la Rosa eventually finishing 17th and Narain Karthikeyan falling victim to a mistake at the entrance of the Tunnel.

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Pedro de la Rosa – 17th:

« I am satisfied with today’s race. The safety car interventions really helped me, but I have to admit that the race dragged on a bit for me, and the last 5 laps seemed endless because I had no tires left, and I started losing ground to Glock and Pic, then Kobayashi, Kovalainen, and Hülkenberg, who were literally flying, passed me as if it was nothing. Physically, it was a tough race, but I finished well. We did everything we could with what we have, and I think we managed the events well. For us, it was not easy at all to finish the race, and in itself, that’s a victory. Now it’s time for Suzuka, a track I love, know very well, and where I hope to give my all again. »

Narain Karthikeyan – Retirement (accident):

« It wasn’t my best race. From the start, we had overheating issues and were losing a lot of time on the straights, but we were managing it properly until I put a wheel on the dirty part of the track and the car didn’t turn, which sent me into the wall. It’s further proof that there’s no room for error on city circuits. But I’ll remember my good qualifying session since it fills me with confidence for the next Grand Prix. It’s a shame not to finish with a good result in the race. »

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