Simon Pagenaud – #15 Aussie Vineyards Team Australia DP01
“We had a decent start and through the back straight we had a run on Alex Tagliani, but I thought he saw me going into turn three, but unfortunately closed the door, but I was already there, ” said Pagenaud.
“I tried to back up to avoid him, but I just collected his rear wing with my front wing. From there we did a different strategy, which worked really well, especially if it had stayed dry, because we were leading at one point and I think in dry conditions we could have won the race.
“I have to thank Team Australia for that, they have worked so hard all weekend. I’m quite happy with the result.
“It was a crazy race for me, I was back and forth throughout the race and I’m really happy, we were there in the end, I’ll take it.
“I’m really happy for Will he did a great job and now we are taking the lead in the Canadian Triple Crown, so that means that Team Australia is doing an awesome job and I’m looking forward to going to Edmonton to close the deal. ”
Derrick Walker – Team Australia Co-Owner
“Tremendous team effort all the way around, ” said Walker.
“When the conditions really change a lot, that is when a team rises to the top, when they can deal with change and when they can deal with adversity.
“Of course from the driver perspective, for us to come in first and fourth here, given everything that happened in the race, I think it’s a tribute to the whole team.
“I’m really happy, it gets us back in the points race. Great Day! ”
Craig Gore – Team Australia Co-Owner
“What another amazing day in Team Australia history, ” said Gore.
“Derrick and the team have done an exceptional job so far this season and to already have a couple of wins on the board is fantastic.
“I get the feeling that it’s not over just yet.
“Will is right back in the championship hunt and there is every chance that our own race on the Gold Coast in October is going to be vital to the series outcome in more ways than one.
“The phone has not stopped ringing with well wishes and messages of congratulations.
“Today is an even better day to be an Australian and I am proud as hell about what Team Australia has achieved this year. ”
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