Shanghai International Circuit

CHINESE GRAND PRIX

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May 14, 2002
Ryan was as usual very keen to talk to the press.

"Practice was quite difficult, I found it hard to get a rhythm out of the car and the setup didn't really suit me. The car was a bit awkard because this circuit needs a unique driving style, so I tried a different style to try and compensate.

Today (Saturday) went better than yesterday. we found a good setup with the rear which was a bit loose but that was the only way the car (in my opinion) could have been driven today. We got a good balance out of the car so I must thank the boys for the effort overnight.

Qualifying was good very good. I don't perticularly go well around here, I don't like the circuit. Every lap I drove went quicker bar the last. My 10th place time could have been slighty quicker maybe for 9th but I locked the rears going into turn 1 and had to correct, but the race looks promising.

Today was not good. I thought we employed a good strategy for the race - a one stopper and the tyres went well, but the fact I don't go well around here was the problem really. I made 2 small mistakes. I half spun out of turn 2 and spun out of turn 1 but rallied it around. The threat of rain failed to materialise, unfortunately - I do love a good wet race. It was quite a close battle at then end between myself, Andy, James, Gene and Dan. I managed to hold them off though and pulled away towards then end.

About Antonio, (well done to him first race). But I think our car has proven we can do better in the race than qualifying. Well done again to Hernj-Roaldo, another good race. Our 'best of the rest' is still going well, hanging on there.

Monaco next, and my good streak of circuits begin! Monaco is going to be be great, I love Monaco and go well there. We have new parts coming for that race, a new front wing and aerodyminacs for it, so is should be great."