WTCC Brands Hatch - Qualifying : They said...

Yvan MULLER – pole position: “On my first attempt I braked a little late into Paddock Hill but fortunately I brought it back on track and was able to bring the car in and restart on new tyres. I then had to try and forget the mistake and push but I knew I couldn’t do another mistake. I knew my car could do a 1:32.4s after Q1 but after my first attempt I wasn’t sure I could do it again. I did though and I am pretty pleased with myself to have done it. I am also especially pleased for the team as it was a good team effort after all the work we have done over the winter and the first half of the season.”

Rob HUFF – qualified second: “It’s been a great team effort. It’s my home race and what better way to celebrate than with a top three for Chevrolet. Hopefully I will get pole one day but I made a slight mistake on the last corner. It would be nice to get a win, especially after getting a puncture while leading here three years ago, but I want to do what is best for the team and if we could come across the line 1-2-3 that would be a dream.”

Alain MENU – qualified third: “This track is a nice challenge for drivers and I have always done well here. It’s a good result today but I don’t know what will happen in the race. It’s important for us to get a good result for Chevrolet for the championship.”

Colin TURKINGTON – best Independent, P4: “It’s a great result. Our aim was to get into Q2. I had trouble in Q1 and had to run through the gravel to avoid a BMW and for a moment it didn’t look good but I managed to get in a good lap. I improved my time again in Q2 which is something I didn’t do in Portugal. I am hoping for a podium tomorrow as the BMW is a good car over race distance. We will just have to be patient and see what happens in the race.”

Norbert MICHELISZ - best rookie, P9: “I was really looking forward to this race as this track is my favourite. We had no problems in practice but just didn’t have the pace so I was not confident for today. But as qualifying started on new tyres the balance of the car was quite neutral and I could do clean laps. In Q2 I got sideways out the last corner when I was on a quick lap. I saw my time was faster and think I got a bit distracted so I am now confident for tomorrow.”