Zsolt qualified in 19th place, just in front of Nicholas Kiesa who was last in the Minardi.  "It went quite well" he said afterwards. "I was quicker than Kiesa, although I was imagining to be in front of both Minardis, I’m not that far off Verstappen. I’m happy that I didn’t make any mistakes on the track and this is a great opportunity for me. I’m upset about what happened to Ralph and pleased he’s okay. I’m excited about the race tomorrow and want to finish without any mistakes. I’m the first Hungarian driver to race in Formula One and that’s a big aim for my country because we’ve had a Grand Prix for eighteen years. Everyone’s dream will come true now but I didn’t think it would happen this soon, and at our home Grand Prix!"

"A very trying weekend so far to be honest!" said Gary Anderson.  "Ralph had an accident very early on today and I’m pleased to say that he’s fine, which is the most important thing. Things like that shouldn’t happen but unfortunately sometimes they do. I’m very pleased for Zsolt that he is able to step in, having done the running here yesterday, he did a competent job given how few laps he’s had. Fisichella did a good solid job. I think we’ve got a very good tyre for the race, very stable and we are really looking forward to it. We’re in a reasonable position to have a go at some points. Unfortunately for Zsolt he accidentally switched to the fuel-saving map on his timed lap rather than his in-lap – an easy mistake for a novice to make with so much going on - that possibly cost him a second." 

Giancarlo's weekend seemed to be boosted by the announcement that he's off to Sauber and it's lucky that the team aren't superstitious. Giancarlo qualified his EJ13 for Round 13 of the FIA World Championship in 13th place.  Unlucky for some but we doubt it is for Giancarlo.

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