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Sasha Jednak
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Theodore
We are satisfied as we passed pre-qualifing, which was important. Unfortunately, David had problems in qualification and couldn't set the best possible lap. But 1 driver in race, on our comeback race is good result. It would be even better if it wasn't for unlucky puncture, but that is also part of racing. We will continue to work hard and try to go into upper half until the end of this season.
We are satisfied as we passed pre-qualifing, which was important. Unfortunately, David had problems in qualification and couldn't set the best possible lap. But 1 driver in race, on our comeback race is good result. It would be even better if it wasn't for unlucky puncture, but that is also part of racing. We will continue to work hard and try to go into upper half until the end of this season.
Aidan Keranen
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McLaren
A great day for us, we've shown we have some serious pace, we're on the front foot and hitting the top 6 as opposed to only getting there when things fall our way.
The fact that we were so close to double points is a big, big tick for us. Keke and Nigel are improving all the time and I feel that if we can give them the tools to work with, they'll give us the results we're looking for.
A great day for us, we've shown we have some serious pace, we're on the front foot and hitting the top 6 as opposed to only getting there when things fall our way.
The fact that we were so close to double points is a big, big tick for us. Keke and Nigel are improving all the time and I feel that if we can give them the tools to work with, they'll give us the results we're looking for.
1981 Brazilian Grand Prix
It was a long waited moment for everyone on the paddock and especially for Arrows as the British team unveiled their new A4 car on Friday morning in Rio de Janeiro. After a rather unsuccesful weekend in Long Beach they were certainly looking for hugely improved performance. Their main rival from last season, Ferrari, however still brought the 1980-spec 312T5 with them and gave no info about the new chassis, which is reportedly still in development.
Tyrrell and Didier Pironi come as the hot favourites here following a classy weekend in the States. Ferrari's Nelson Piquet as the crowd favourite will certainly be among his main challengers.
Pre-qualifying
Pre-qualifying was one of the most interesting we've had since its introduction in the beginning of 1979. It was a two-way battle for the top spot between Toleman's Derek Warwick and Theodore's David Kennedy as their more experienced teammates were nowhere near as fast as them. Warwick was the one who got the upper hand and earned his team a spot in qualifying.
Theodore, despite Kennedy clocking the second fastest time, was however sent packing after Rupert Keegan could only manage 8th fastest time. Their combined time was just 0,055 seconds slower than that of Osella drivers Gabbiani and Serra. March and Rebaque teams weren't particularly close to qualifying.
Qualifying
Michelin, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin... The French manufacturer has showed its superior speed in the past and it was evident once again. Top eight positions were claimed by teams using French tyres with French drivers topping the charts. Didier Pironi continued where he left off in USA with another pole while Jacques Laffite showed the improved speed of Arrows. Teammate Ingo Hoffmann's impressive 5th place was a further proof of the potential the A4 chassis has. McLarens splitted the two Arrows while Scheckter and Williamses completed the top four rows.
The fastest Goodyear drivers were French too as Alain Prost, Patrick Depailler and René Arnoux took the next three spots. But where were the Ferraris?! As far back as in 12th and 14th place! For some reason Piquet and Reutemann were unable to get anything out of their cars and would have a very long day ahead of them on Sunday.
Rest of the grid provided no major surprises. Word out for Alfa Romeo's Siegfried Stohr (17th), Toleman's Derek Warwick (21st) and Osella's Chico Serra (23rd). Serra especially must be delighted to qualify for his home grand prix. It is also the first time Osella made the grid and first time since 1959 that Avon tyres take part in a grand prix.
Race
An action-packed start saw Rosberg take the lead after a brilliant start. Pironi was able to hold on to second while Ingo Hoffmann followed Rosberg and settled to third. Laffite, Mansell, Scheckter, Alboreto, Depailler and Arnoux followed. De Angelis and Prost didn't get going and dropped to 10th and 11th. Ferraris in the meanwhile were everything but improving their qualifying effort as they slipped down to 14th and 15th in the start.
Pironi retook the lead quickly from Rosberg. Hoffmann on the other hand was falling back equally fast as first Laffite and then Mansell and Scheckter came past. De Angelis was also improving and had gone up to 7th by lap three.
The track provided good overtaking opportunities and especially the long back straight saw drivers swapping positions. By lap 10 Pironi was still in the lead but Mansell had climbed up to second. Arrowses had faded badly as Hoffmann was out of the race due to electrical problems and Laffite had dropped behind de Angelis, Scheckter and Alboreto. Prost, Depailler and de Cesaris completed the top-10.
On lap 11 Scheckter joined Jarier and Hoffmann as big cloud of smoke marked an end for his race. Depailler's Cosworth suffered similar fate a while later allowing Reutemann into 10th position for the first time today.
Pit stops started around lap 20 but unfortunately for Tyrrell, race leader Pironi never made it to pits. Championship leaders were already out! This allowed McLaren to grab a 1-2 lead over Williamses. After the pit stops Rosberg was leading again. Mansell was second with a 12 second gap to Laffite who had gained a lot during the stops having leapfrogged both Williams's. Prost was in sixth and within striking distance to Alboreto. Arnoux and Reutemann were the first out of the points but already over 22 seconds behind Prost. Cheever, Zunino and Piquet were fighting over positions 8-10. A rather anti-climatic race fro crowd favourite Piquet who was certainly expecting much more.
Second round of pit stops cycled through around lap 40. Biggest loser this time was Elio de Angelis who dropped from fourth to sixth. With the gaps stabilized and some 10 laps to go there was not much action on track. Williams' Michele Alboreto however was keen to get some action going as he was catching Laffite. With five laps to go the Italian rookie caught and breezed past the Frenchman and looked strong to claim his first podium finish only in his second ever grand prix.
Before Alboreto could cross the finish line, the chequered was met by two red-and-white McLarens. Keke Rosberg and Nigel Mansell had had an excellent race and capped it off with a a 1-2 finish. Alboreto was a brilliant third while Laffite gave Arrows and the new A4 chassis the first points of the season. Alain Prost in fifth was just able to keep charging de Angelis behind and took fifth for the second race in a row. Ferrari's Nelson Piquet finished ninth behind Arnoux and Cheever and was seen tossing his helmet across the garage after the race.
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It was a long waited moment for everyone on the paddock and especially for Arrows as the British team unveiled their new A4 car on Friday morning in Rio de Janeiro. After a rather unsuccesful weekend in Long Beach they were certainly looking for hugely improved performance. Their main rival from last season, Ferrari, however still brought the 1980-spec 312T5 with them and gave no info about the new chassis, which is reportedly still in development.
Tyrrell and Didier Pironi come as the hot favourites here following a classy weekend in the States. Ferrari's Nelson Piquet as the crowd favourite will certainly be among his main challengers.
Pre-qualifying
Pre-qualifying was one of the most interesting we've had since its introduction in the beginning of 1979. It was a two-way battle for the top spot between Toleman's Derek Warwick and Theodore's David Kennedy as their more experienced teammates were nowhere near as fast as them. Warwick was the one who got the upper hand and earned his team a spot in qualifying.
Theodore, despite Kennedy clocking the second fastest time, was however sent packing after Rupert Keegan could only manage 8th fastest time. Their combined time was just 0,055 seconds slower than that of Osella drivers Gabbiani and Serra. March and Rebaque teams weren't particularly close to qualifying.
Qualifying
Michelin, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin... The French manufacturer has showed its superior speed in the past and it was evident once again. Top eight positions were claimed by teams using French tyres with French drivers topping the charts. Didier Pironi continued where he left off in USA with another pole while Jacques Laffite showed the improved speed of Arrows. Teammate Ingo Hoffmann's impressive 5th place was a further proof of the potential the A4 chassis has. McLarens splitted the two Arrows while Scheckter and Williamses completed the top four rows.
The fastest Goodyear drivers were French too as Alain Prost, Patrick Depailler and René Arnoux took the next three spots. But where were the Ferraris?! As far back as in 12th and 14th place! For some reason Piquet and Reutemann were unable to get anything out of their cars and would have a very long day ahead of them on Sunday.
Rest of the grid provided no major surprises. Word out for Alfa Romeo's Siegfried Stohr (17th), Toleman's Derek Warwick (21st) and Osella's Chico Serra (23rd). Serra especially must be delighted to qualify for his home grand prix. It is also the first time Osella made the grid and first time since 1959 that Avon tyres take part in a grand prix.
Race
An action-packed start saw Rosberg take the lead after a brilliant start. Pironi was able to hold on to second while Ingo Hoffmann followed Rosberg and settled to third. Laffite, Mansell, Scheckter, Alboreto, Depailler and Arnoux followed. De Angelis and Prost didn't get going and dropped to 10th and 11th. Ferraris in the meanwhile were everything but improving their qualifying effort as they slipped down to 14th and 15th in the start.
Pironi retook the lead quickly from Rosberg. Hoffmann on the other hand was falling back equally fast as first Laffite and then Mansell and Scheckter came past. De Angelis was also improving and had gone up to 7th by lap three.
The track provided good overtaking opportunities and especially the long back straight saw drivers swapping positions. By lap 10 Pironi was still in the lead but Mansell had climbed up to second. Arrowses had faded badly as Hoffmann was out of the race due to electrical problems and Laffite had dropped behind de Angelis, Scheckter and Alboreto. Prost, Depailler and de Cesaris completed the top-10.
On lap 11 Scheckter joined Jarier and Hoffmann as big cloud of smoke marked an end for his race. Depailler's Cosworth suffered similar fate a while later allowing Reutemann into 10th position for the first time today.
Pit stops started around lap 20 but unfortunately for Tyrrell, race leader Pironi never made it to pits. Championship leaders were already out! This allowed McLaren to grab a 1-2 lead over Williamses. After the pit stops Rosberg was leading again. Mansell was second with a 12 second gap to Laffite who had gained a lot during the stops having leapfrogged both Williams's. Prost was in sixth and within striking distance to Alboreto. Arnoux and Reutemann were the first out of the points but already over 22 seconds behind Prost. Cheever, Zunino and Piquet were fighting over positions 8-10. A rather anti-climatic race fro crowd favourite Piquet who was certainly expecting much more.
Second round of pit stops cycled through around lap 40. Biggest loser this time was Elio de Angelis who dropped from fourth to sixth. With the gaps stabilized and some 10 laps to go there was not much action on track. Williams' Michele Alboreto however was keen to get some action going as he was catching Laffite. With five laps to go the Italian rookie caught and breezed past the Frenchman and looked strong to claim his first podium finish only in his second ever grand prix.
Before Alboreto could cross the finish line, the chequered was met by two red-and-white McLarens. Keke Rosberg and Nigel Mansell had had an excellent race and capped it off with a a 1-2 finish. Alboreto was a brilliant third while Laffite gave Arrows and the new A4 chassis the first points of the season. Alain Prost in fifth was just able to keep charging de Angelis behind and took fifth for the second race in a row. Ferrari's Nelson Piquet finished ninth behind Arnoux and Cheever and was seen tossing his helmet across the garage after the race.
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