Turkey Sunday quotes: Renault

"Both types of tyre worked well on our car today, although it felt a little more comfortable in the final laps on the softer one. The team did a great job with the pit-stops, and the strategy was spot on.

"Ever since Nurburgring when we introduced some new developments, we have been looking for the chance to prove they were a step forward, and I think this race has done that. Now, we need to get our heads down and try to make another step at Monza."

Giancarlo Fisichella - 9th: "My race was compromised by what happened at the first corner. Jarno braked very suddenly in front of me, I had nowhere to go and ended up hitting him, which cost me positions and made him spin.

"That ruined his race, and I am sorry, but it also cost me the chance of finishing in the points. After that, it was tough: I just had to drive flat out, and hope for retirements. Unfortunately that didn't happen, but the pace of the car was not too bad."

Flavio Briatore, Managing Director: "It was a very good performance from Heikki, and a shame for Fisico because the car was good today. This is the first race in a long time where we have been competitive with BMW, and it felt like we were back racing properly again.

"There were no mistakes this afternoon, and the team did a very strong job all weekend. We can go to Monza and Spa feeling more optimistic after this performance."

Pat Symonds, Executive Director of Engineering: "After the disappointment of the last two races, it was great to see some concrete evidence of the recent improvements we have made to the car. Both cars performed strongly throughout the race, and Heikki's position was a just reward for a very good drive.

"There is no doubt that without his collision at the first corner, Giancarlo would have been right with him. All in all, this result was a promising reward for all the hard work that the team has done in recent weeks, and it once again demonstrates that we are moving in the right direction."