“We would have won it, in my mind there’s no question,” Kapadia said afterwards. “Even with the penalty, Gonzo [Rodolfo Gonzalez] did a great recovery drive to get us back up to fourth and we were 17 seconds behind the Jota car when we got the puncture. Maybe other factors would have come in, but we were on for a win today. It didn’t happen, but if I get another shot and the other guys are the same then I’m sure we can be in a position to do it again. I’m over the moon about [the Spirit of the Race Award], I’d swap it for a win but that’s about it really!"
Still only in his third race at this level, after two outings for Boutsen Ginion in 2013, Kapadia feels there is still much more to come and is eager for more opportunities to shine.
I’m sure we can be in a position to do it again. I’m over the moon about [the Spirit of the Race Award], I’d swap it for a win but that’s about it really!"
Still only in his third race at this level, after two outings for Boutsen Ginion in 2013, Kapadia feels there is still much more to come and is eager for more opportunities to shine.
“I’ve learned a lot from Karun this weekend, he’s extremely professional and very, very quick, so I’m chuffed to have got close to his times,” he said. “Really we had no option but to go for it; there was nothing to lose so I just gave it everything. I just made sure not to lose any time in traffic, went for every gap and pushed as hard as I could. I still feel there might have been a little bit more there if it hadn’t been for the traffic, but I can get the whole list of excuses out if you want!”
“I don’t have a massive pot of gold, so I have to make my opportunities by pushing as hard as I can. Greg will tell you I’ve been pestering him all winter, as will a few other team owners. After Imola if there is a seat available, my ultimate ambition is to do Le Mans at some stage. One day I’ll get there, I’ve just got to keep trying to make it happen.”
Interview: James Newbold
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