"We worked hard to know better the car. We analyzed all the details, and we are sure that everything is ready for the first round. The pre-season tests have given us a good idea about what to do at the grid definition. We tested many setups and changed considerably the steering wheel in order to understand the reaction of the car."

"I had an intense pre-season, and alongside the mechanics and engineers from Carlin I could work on my technical knowledge of the car, which has already improved a lot. This kind of activity is important so that I can be am even better and more competitive driver. My idea is driving calmly and patiently, because I know that having good starts and achieving even better qualifying sessions will make the difference."

Rain just before the start meant a wet race was declared, but everyone began the green-flag lap on slick tyres. They then all pitted for rain tyres at the end of it, meaning the race started from the pitlane.

Race 2 sounds like it was a bit of a cracker though, judging by the race report.

Reversed grid, lots of drivers working their way up the field, plenty of overtaking, last lap tangle.

I'm willing to bet now that this is the race that the TV coverage shows as highlights and instead shows the other two in "full"

[spoiler]Hannes van Asseldonk almost flips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONRGfnNOWwE[/spoiler]