What the drivers say...

Stuart Hall, Nr.98 Aston Martin Racing Vantage V8 (LMGTE-Am) – after first two hours:

“It’s the hardest race I’ve done but I learnt so much in those two hours. We were able to fight very hard with the Ferrari and other Aston at the start but then got into the middle of the P2 traffic and lost a couple of places. The pace is good though and, after we took the decision to change tyres at the first stop, I was starting to catch up again to Cioci. It was quite hot though as my drinks tube came out of my helmet right at the start of the race so I didn’t have anything to drink. I’ve got time now to re-hydrate before taking over from Roald again for the final two hours.”

Gimmi Bruni, Nr.51 AF Corse Ferrari 458 Italia (LMGTE-Pro) – after first two hours:

“We are trying to make one less stop than Porsche and Aston. On the first stint we were able to do 5 laps more than them but we have to keep as close to them as possible. The beginning of the race was okay, nothing too crazy. I had a few opportunities to pass the Porsche but didn’t want to take too much risk and then came in the middle of some P2 cars but we are okay for now!”

Fiona Miller

Photo: TOWCESTER (NORTHAMPTONSHIRE, GREAT BRITAIN), SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, 6 HOURS OF SILVERSTONE, SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2012, RACE.