Arrows team remain upbeat despite disappointment

Home race
By subh
July 27 2002

Members of the Orange Arrows team have given their reactions to a relatively disappointing qualifying session. Heinz-Harald Frentzen is returning to Hockenheim after missing the 2001 event, but is still looking to have a good race.

After deliberately not qualifying for the French race a week ago, the Arrows personnel are at least pleased to back in meaningful action.

Heinz-Harald Frentzen, 15th
“I had to work pretty hard for that position today. We didn’t have the pace we thought we should have this morning but did make improvements before qualifying. As always, though, the car will be better in race trim so I’m looking forward to a good home Grand Prix tomorrow.”

Enrique Bernoldi, 19th
“I’m a bit disappointed with my position after that session. I am only a tenth off my team-mate’s time but three positions behind him as it’s so close. We made good improvements to the car since this morning’s practice sessions, and the balance was definitely much better, so I’ll look forward to tomorrow now, and hope for a good result in the race.”

Graham Taylor, Chief Race Engineer
“We’ve had a very difficult Saturday as we’ve had trouble with balance all day, and struggled to get the best out of the tyres. Having said that, the grid is very, very tight in our group. There is some consolation in the fact that Heinz beat both the Jaguars and Toyotas, but we’re ultimately disappointed as we really should be higher up the order. It would have been good for Heinz, with this being his home Grand Prix.”

This site is optimistic that a top ten result is possible tomorrow, especially if we see some overtaking. With a bit of luck, an Arrows car might even edge into the points!