19.10.2003 "IT WAS A GREAT RACE BUT I HAVE TO THANK OUR ENGINNEER WHO MADE A WONDERFUL STRATEGY" POST RACE REACTION FROM MONZA

Fabrizio De Simone - nr 52 JMB Racing Ferrari 360 Modena: "It was a very good result for us, with three victories in the last three races, which is the result of the work done by Pirelli, the big developments of the car made by Ferrari and the work that we put in together with the team. I am really very happy about this; we had some problems during the season that stopped us in the rush for the Championship, but that's OK. I'm very happy for Stéphane and Marc. I think it was very good to come to the race with some chances for the Championship. It was very good; we won the race, we did our work, and that's it."

Rod Benoist - team manager, Team Maranello Concessionaires: "Today has not been our best day, but the Championship has been good. This has been a huge learning experience for us, as our team has gone from a national to a European competition in just its second year of existence. There has been lots of tough competition, but we have really enjoyed it. We are obviously disappointed not to win, as we came here this weekend in the hope of winning, but I think it was a good show. We have had a good season, and I think 3rd in our first year is a good result, as there are some very good and experienced teams and drivers here. The race did not look good for us today, but actually the first stint went well, and then it went sour, with an off and electrical problems. With such a close field, you can go quickly from the front to the back very easily."

Luca Cappellari - nr 22 BMS Scuderia Italia Ferrari 550 Maranello: "It was a great race but I have to thank our engineer Marco Galuppi who made a wonderful strategy, we finished with only 6 litres in the tank but we didn't have to make a splash and dash. So we won the fight with Enzo and Lilian, with whom we were fighting for the title. Many congratulations to the team who have done a fantastic job all season.  We have got to the finish line in nine races out of ten, and my team-mate Fabrizio was very fast."

Fabrizio Gollin - nr 22 BMS Scuderia Italia Ferrari 550 Maranello: "I made a good start, as to be in second position is the best position for the start. I'm sorry for Kumpen, but in the first chicane I passed through first. Our strategy today was fantastic. It was very busy out on the track, and the traffic was very bad."

Enzo Calderari - nr 21 Care Racing Ferrari 550 Maranello: "We had a very good car and Livio did a very good stint but the decision was to take him out after 26 laps. We didn't know that our rivals could go to the end without doing a splash, but  I think we're happy with this second place."

Philipp Peter - nr 9 JMB Racing Ferrari 575GTC: "We missed top speed all weekend, but the rest of the car was brilliant. After the season we have had, first and fourth in the last two races is very good. We confirmed our speed and reliability here today."