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Van der Garde elated after second Q2 appearance
An ecstatic Giedo van der Garde says fourteenth place on the grid is a reward for Caterham's gamble during Q1.
The Dutchman opted to change to slick tyres on a drying track and set the third fastest time in Q1.
'What a fantastic day! I’m so pleased for the whole team that we made our second appearance of the year in Q2, that we finished clear of the Marussias and start the race from 14th,' he said.
'It was a pretty brave call to be the first to go out on slicks and for the first lap it looked like it might not pay off, but then on the final lap of Q1 I had it all hooked up just right and finished the session the highest we’ve ever been in Q1. I have to say I didn’t really believe it...
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