Augusto FARFUS

"I’m very happy with my first pole position in the ETCC. This will help me to forget the disappointment for the penalty concerning the Monza races.

"Today we have been strong from the very beginning. I've managed to post a very good lap time, and I'm really happy! However, I expect the races to be very tough. We will have to push from the beginning to the end, and I hope that it will pay off, and we can finish on the podium.

"We look strong now, but you never know how things will go in the races."

Gabriele TARQUINI

"All three Alfa cars have been incredibly strong in this qualifying session, and Augusto was really impressive. He keeps on saying is learning, but it seems as he has already learnt everything.

"I'm very happy with my performance. It has been difficult to improve last year's car, which was quite competitive, however this year's version is even better! There is a big gap between the Alfas and the rest of the world, but it will probably be a lot closer in race conditions tomorrow.

"The new tyres are just perfect for the one or two qualifying laps. Having said that, though, the car is very good for endurance as well. So I'm quite optimistic for the race."

Fabrizio GIOVANARDI

"I was one second slower than my team-mates, and I can't really explain what the problem was. I will have to wait and see until I have had a look at the telemetry.

"The third position on the grid put me in a difficult position, as Andy Priaulx in the BMW will start alongside me, and we know that the BMWs are better starters that the Alfas. But I'm not too worried, I think we can fight him off."