James Toseland 7th 1.33.396 – 25 laps
“I did pretty good times in every section but never managed to put them together on the same lap unfortunately. Without that track knowledge and a couple of small mistakes you are on the third row. The speed of these guys and their experience is unbelievable and it is tough to beat them when everything is perfect. Nicky just beat me to the second row and I'd have been really pleased with that because it is vital to be on he first two rows to get away with that leading bunch. Being on the third row is quite a big disadvantage so I need a really good start. I ran four qualifiers today because on a track I don't know it is almost like having to learn the circuit again with the extra grip. It just helps me build up speed gradually instead of having to take your brain out and go for a time. There is so much pressure to get a good grid position you can't afford to make a mistake and having a fourth is like a banker really. I've been improving all weekend, but I just need to start on a Tuesday or a Wednesday and I'd be okay! We have definitely found a direction with the set-up. I'm hoping it will be dry tomorrow morning because we need to try something else but I got into the 34s on race tyres this afternoon and I need to shave off about half-a-second really. But we got rear traction massively better than yesterday. At least now I can drive off the corners better because in China I couldn't drive of the corners very well and that's why I was getting passed on the exit. Colin has been brilliant all weekend and it's been great for the Tech 3 team at their home race. Hopefully I can get in amongst the action tomorrow and give my guys a good result.”

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