Singapore GP: HRT Saturday quotes

Narain Karthikeyan - 23rd: "I'm happy because in qualifying I completed an almost perfect lap. I'm pushing very hard and I think that right now I'm driving very well. I'm very comfortable within the team, they help me a lot and make me feel at home, and when the atmosphere is that good it's easy to perform well. I've done two good consecutive qualifying sessions and I hope to keep that momentum. Tomorrow's race will be tough physically and mentally but we will fight to achieve the best possible result."

Toni Cuquerella, Technical Director: "Yesterday we tested the new components and, although this isn't the ideal circuit to draw conclusions, after analyzing the data we gathered today we opted for the adjustments that could work best for us. And, effectively, we saw an important improvement with respect to the high downforce circuits. The drivers also had good sensations so the overall result was positive. Narain completed a good qualifying session, in the same line as his last Grands Prix where he has been more secure and consistent. It's a shame that Pedro was unable to complete a clean lap this time. Tomorrow will be a tough race because, in terms of time, it is the longest in the season. But it will also be tough because of the high temperatures that the engine and the brakes reach, but also because of the thermal degradation of the rear tyres. It all leads to a two or three-stop strategy."