'Bobby D' back to the front!

Mexico City, Mexico (November 10, 2007) – Minardi Team USA drivers Robert Doornbos and ‘Speedy’ Dan Clarke improved in today’s final round of qualifications at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Both drivers fought their way up the timing charts to with Robert laying down an outstanding lap, which was good enough for second fastest today, and puts him third on the grid for the race.

Robert once again demonstrated his ability to adapt quickly to circuits that are new to him, and to find the speed necessary to qualify at the front. He had the benefit of two runs today on Bridgestone’s red ‘Option’ tires, since he didn’t use any in yesterday’s qualification. This allowed him to put in two short stints, and the second one, when the track had the most grip available, proved to be the quickest. He set his fastest lap just as the clock was running out on the session. Robert’s third place on the grid will see him starting ahead of Justin Wilson, with whom he is engaged in a spirited battle for the runner-up position in the 2007 Championship standings.

ROBERT DOORNBOS: "It is my first time in Mexico, and it is not an easy circuit. We had a few things to sort out from yesterday’s sessions, and we improved immensely today. The car was good, and I am happy to be up front – both for myself and for my team. We’ll hope for a good result tomorrow, and to finish off the season the way we began it.”

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