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A point at last

Lewis Hamilton (P7):
"When the rain came down, it was impossible to drive. I was aquaplaning everywhere - these were the most dangerous conditions I've ever raced in. All I could do was try and keep the car on the track. It was the correct decision to stop the race because it was just too dangerous for everyone. I love it when it rains, but this was just too much."

Heikki Kovalainen (DNF):
"My start was okay. I was taking it quite carefully and was trying to slot in behind Lewis, then I just lost the rear and spun out. It was my mistake. Game over."

Martin Whitmarsh � team principal, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes:
"The extremely changeable dry-wet conditions made today's race a very challenging one for all competitors � but, as ever, Lewis's ability shone brightly in the gathering gloom and the race brought another really impressive performance from him. He kept his head throughout, and the result was a hard-earned point for seventh place. That may not sound like a great deal by our usually high standards � but, given where he started, it's a step in the right direction. Overall, then, in testing conditions the team did a great job � as did Lewis."

Norbert Haug � vice-president, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport:
"A race like a battle. Despite starting from the sixth row on the grid, Lewis was in good shape � and everybody who kept his car on the track in these conditions was a hero today. Congratulations to Jenson Button and Brawn GP on the second consecutive win with Mercedes power; which he both achieved from pole position."

Written: Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:23:05