- German Grand Prix
Alguersuari may prefer lower grid slot in Germany
- Race:
- German Grand Prix
- Championship:
- FIA Formula One World Championship
- Drivers:
- Jaime Alguersuari
- Teams:
- Toro Rosso
Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari says that failing to make it into Q2 for the German Grand Prix could well be a blessing in disguise.
If past form is anything to go by, the Spaniard fares better in the race if he fails to make it out of Q1 where he went on to score points on three occasions in Canada, Valencia and Silverstone. Conversely, in the first five grands prix of the season he failed to score a single point despite making it into Q2 or Q3.
Failing to make it out of Q1 means that Alguersuari would enjoy the use of a further set of tyres in the race, with 18th being the highest slot available with that option.
"I wouldn't mind not going into Q2 and qualifying eighteenth at the Nurburging," he told Radio Nacional de Espana. "That way I keep a set of tyres.
"I am sure about it because at first I did the opposite and it was very bad. I'd prefer not to qualify, have a good race car and finish in the points."
As for the season's bigger picture, Alguarsuari says the title is already over and that the remaining teams are simply battling it out to be 'best of the rest'.
"For me, the championship is decided already," he added. "This year the Red Bulls don't break down and, compared to us, are in a different galaxy."
© ESPN Sports Media Ltd.
German Grand Prix 2011
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