By Greig Murray
July 7 2002

Rubens Barrichello starts tomorrow’s race from the front row, alongside pole sitter Juan Pablo Montoya. The Brazilian set his quickest time on his third run during a really nail-biting session, with the two Ferrari men and Montoya fighting out for pole to the nearest hundredths of a second.

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“I did not expect Montoya to take pole, but it’s no bad thing,” said Rubens Barrichello. “This way, tomorrow’s race will be much more interesting for the spectators, given that there should be a fight on the track.”

“I am confident for the race. The car is very good and the tyres are fantastic, practically perfect,” continued the Brazilian. “For sure the grand prix will be interesting and I think it will be a fight between us and Montoya, but Ralf and the two McLarens could also be in the hunt. It will be interesting to see how the race develops. The weather could be different tomorrow,” said Barrichello. “So we will have to try and make the most of every advantage we gain strategically.”

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