I'm optimistic! - Kovalainen

The ING Renault F1 Team Finnish driver, Heikki Kovalainen, sums up a positive day at the Sepang International Circuit. Kovalainen's priority for tomorrow's qualifying session is to make it to the final shoot-out and than get to the front of the grid.

“My priority will be to make it into the final shoot-out in qualifying, and then to do my best to get to the front of the grid. It’s difficult to know exactly where we stand this evening: things will be clearer tomorrow. What’s sure is that the slightest mistake in qualifying can be very costly. But I can’t wait for it to start!”

“After last week’s testing I was able to fine-tune my knowledge of the track by covering another 60 laps. As usual we’ve worked on the set-up and tyre evaluation. The car’s behaviour was similar to that of last week. The balance was pretty good and the grip got better and better the more laps I covered. So I’m quite optimistic.”

“I’ve felt at home here since this time last year. I know the team well and I’ve had no surprises since the start of the season. I feel really at ease at Renault.”