Matthias Ekström (Audi A4) clinched maiden pole position in qualifyings in Valencia in front of Canadian driver Bruno Spengler’s C Class Mercedes.
After a poor start in Hockenheim where they suffered tires problems, the Audi went back to the lead today in Valencia, which is completely different from Hockenheim.
Ekström, only 6th in Hockenheim, will start from pole position on Sunday. The Swede took the pole position away from Bruno Spengler in the last seconds of the fourth and final round of the qualifying session.
The Canadian missed the pole by only 24 thousands of a second. Spengler, who finished second in the opening round in Hockenheim, is confirming his good beginning of season.
British drivers Oliver Jarvis (Audi) and championship leader Gary Paffett will share the second row on the starting grid.
Another disappointment for 2008 and 2009 champion Timo Scheider (Audi), who could not do better than the 10th best performance.
David Coulthard (Mercedes) took 13rd spot in his 2008-spec C-Class Mercedes. The Scot stands just ahead of the 2009-spec C-Class driven by Ralf Schumacher.
Valencia, qualifyings:
1. Matthias Ekström (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’565 (Q4)
2. Bruno Spengler (Mercedes Classe C 09) – 1’29’’581 (Q4)
3. Oliver Jarvis (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’854 (Q4)
4. Gary Paffett (Mercedes Classe C 09) – 1’30’’220 (Q4)
5. Paul Di Resta (Mercedes Classe C 09) – 1’29’’627 (Q3)
6. Mike Rockenfeller (Audi A4 08) – 1’29’’810 (Q3)
7. Miguel Molina (Audi A4 08) – 1’29’’810 (Q3)
8. Alexandre Prémat (Audi A4 08) – 1’29’’816 (Q3)
9. Martin Tomczyck (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’244 (Q2)
10. Timo Scheider (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’255
Etc.
After a poor start in Hockenheim where they suffered tires problems, the Audi went back to the lead today in Valencia, which is completely different from Hockenheim.
Ekström, only 6th in Hockenheim, will start from pole position on Sunday. The Swede took the pole position away from Bruno Spengler in the last seconds of the fourth and final round of the qualifying session.
The Canadian missed the pole by only 24 thousands of a second. Spengler, who finished second in the opening round in Hockenheim, is confirming his good beginning of season.
British drivers Oliver Jarvis (Audi) and championship leader Gary Paffett will share the second row on the starting grid.
Another disappointment for 2008 and 2009 champion Timo Scheider (Audi), who could not do better than the 10th best performance.
David Coulthard (Mercedes) took 13rd spot in his 2008-spec C-Class Mercedes. The Scot stands just ahead of the 2009-spec C-Class driven by Ralf Schumacher.
Valencia, qualifyings:
1. Matthias Ekström (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’565 (Q4)
2. Bruno Spengler (Mercedes Classe C 09) – 1’29’’581 (Q4)
3. Oliver Jarvis (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’854 (Q4)
4. Gary Paffett (Mercedes Classe C 09) – 1’30’’220 (Q4)
5. Paul Di Resta (Mercedes Classe C 09) – 1’29’’627 (Q3)
6. Mike Rockenfeller (Audi A4 08) – 1’29’’810 (Q3)
7. Miguel Molina (Audi A4 08) – 1’29’’810 (Q3)
8. Alexandre Prémat (Audi A4 08) – 1’29’’816 (Q3)
9. Martin Tomczyck (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’244 (Q2)
10. Timo Scheider (Audi A4 09) – 1’29’’255
Etc.