Mika Salo: Чемпионат 1998 г. - Гран-При Бельгии


	Поз.	Круг	Время	Скорость (Км/ч)

Гонка	-	0	-	-

Квалификация	18		1'53.207	221.583


	Поз.	Время	Скорость (Км/ч)

1-я сессия	17	1'55.730	216.753

2-я сессия	16	1'54.814	218.482

Warm-Up	17	2'16.139	184.259

Preview:
"I really love this circuit, which is one of the true racing tracks left from the past. It is very challenging and the weather conditions are unpredictable, but that is part of the attraction. I feel that our test at Silverstone has helped to prepare us for the forthcoming race and who knows, we may well be in with a chance."

Свободные заезды (пятница):
"I lost a lot of track time this morning, due to a number of small problems. It took a while to get a balance on the car, but the biggest problem was that we could not find any grip. We will have to do a lot of work to find a good set-up for tomorrow's qualifying when we will be using our new D-spec engine."

Квалификация (суббота):
"I still think that our new D-spec engine represents a big step for the Team, unfortunately we had a problem with it this morning. Our mechanics did a good job to get the car ready for the next session and managed to get me out towards the end of it. On the first flying lap I lost control on Eau Rouge and totally destroyed the car. I had to go to the local hospital and arrived back on the track shortly before the qualifying session started. Again the Team was able getting the spare car ready for me and I managed to get two runs in the end. I am sure that after my big accident I was not driving at my best today, however the car feels very comfortable to drive and I am sure that after a good rest tonight I will be fine for tomorrow's race."

Гонка (воскресение):
"I have to thank the new regulations about the car safety. I had some mega shunts this weekend and I am still here and not hurt. It was most unfortunate that I was caught up in the mass accident. I hit a Ferrari, which was sideways in front of me first, then I hit a McLaren on my side, which launched me back onto the track and finally a Minardi hit me really hard from behind. It was an amazing feeling with all these wishbones and tyres flying all around me. Naturally I am disappointed that I was not able to participate at the Grand Prix, but the car was set up for Pedro this weekend and, as both cars were severely damaged in the incident I was unable to compete. I am, however, pleased that Pedro was able to bring some well deserved points home to a Team that has worked tirelessly all weekend to help solve our various problems."