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Brawn team on cloud nine after qualifying
28 March 2009 / Results / PhotosThe new Brawn GP team was thoroughly delighted following qualifying at Albert Park. Team Principal Ross Brawn, the main main behind the buyout of the ex-Honda works team, was both extremely happy with the performance of the team on a day which saw a key sponsorship deal with Virgin announced, as well as their briljant on-track performances.
"Watching our two cars top the timesheets throughout qualifying capped an excellent day for the team," Ross said. "Whilst this is a great achievement and gives both drivers an excellent opportunity in the race tomorrow, the job is only half done and our full focus is now on getting the best result possible in the race."
With Button on pole, Rubens Barrichello was three tenths of a second slower to take second place, and could be running with a heavier fuel load than his English team-mate. "It has been a great day and I want to congratulate the team for an outstanding job," Rubens commented. "I was hoping that I could put the car on pole - it was looking good in the first two sessions but in Q3 I developed some understeer which comprised my final runs; the first row for both cars is a real credit to the team and gives us a great chance in the race tomorrow. We have a really good car which everyone deserves credit for, and I am just so happy to be racing at the front again."
Ross Brawn took time to thank all parties involved in the success: "I would like to pay credit to Jenson, Rubens and the whole team, both here and at our factory, for their achievement today and to Mercedes-Benz for their invaluable support over the past few months."
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