Argentinian Guerrieri claimed the maximum score of 10 points by setting the fastest overall time in qualifying at the end of Q2, then chose to run first in the shootout. But Girolami, running second, beat his mark by 0.154s to knock him from pole position.
“Maybe we were too fast – let’s see how we go at the next race with the 40kg [weight ballast],” said Girolami. “I’m so happy for Esteban too because he put in an amazing lap in Q2. We put everything together. I’m happy to get the first pole position of the season and now we must complete the job tomorrow. We have to be smart. On a street circuit there is not much you can do. But I feel so happy and so confident with the car.”
