Ericsson: “Too far from Q2, but I want the points for the race”

One thing is certain. Hardly there Clean will be able to clamber up to the top 5 in the initial stages of the championship as happened last year.

It may be due to the well-known economic troubles that have hit Hinwil recently, but the C35 so far it has seemed uncompetitive despite the drivers' optimism shown in post-qualifying in Melbourne.

“It was a decent qualifying. The car proved to be well balanced, so I have to thank the team for the work done despite the few kilometers accumulated in free practice – he declared Marcus Ericsson, 14th and 16th – I expected a rather competitive start to the session but I hoped to be able to get into Q2. Unfortunately I didn't get close enough. For the race the objective is points."

“The grid is in pretty good shape unlike us who still have a lot to do. Anyway I'm confident for the race – the consideration of Felipe Nasr, 20th and 17th – Regarding today, it's a shame that we weren't able to make the most of the supersoft set due to lack of time, however this is also part of the game."

Chiara Rainis