Monaco GP: Red Bull Thursday practice notes

Comments from the Red Bull drivers after Thursday practices for the Monaco Grand Prix

David Coulthard:

"It's encouraging to get up to speed on the track today, evaluate the car and not touch the barriers. I had a little concern regarding the handling of the brakes at the start, but we'll get a hold on that by tonight."

Christian Klien:

"I had a problem with the power steering in the first session, so the car was pretty heavy to this morning. In the afternoon, I did some more runs to get used to the circuit."

"It's very challenging here and you can gain a lot of time by doing more and more laps. I still need to work on the car, as I'm struggling with the balance."

Robert Doornbos:

It's great to be in Monaco and to drive an F1 car here. Every year I drive a car that's faster than the one the year before, so that's promising for 2007! I really enjoyed today."

"It was a shame about all the red flags, but you have to expect it in a place like this. It messed up our programme this afternoon and prevented us from pushing for the fastest time, but we're still up there so I'm happy."

David Coulthard
1st Practice Position: 11th
Best Time: 1:18.447
Laps: 10
2nd Practice Position: 8th
Best Time: 1:16.870
Laps: 19
Chassis Number: 3

Christian Klien
1st Practice Position: 18th
Best Time: 1:19.543
Laps: 10
2nd Practice Position: 21st
Best Time: 1:18.123
Laps: 22
Chassis Number: 2

Robert Doornbos
1st Practice Position: 9th
Best Time: 1:18.394
Laps: 23
2nd Practice Position: 5th
Best Time: 1:16.292
Laps: 36
Chassis Number: 5

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