Comments before the race
Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Vice President Motorsport and GT Cars: “The title race for the world championship remains gripping. After their strong performance recently at Fuji, our drivers Richard Lietz and Frédéric Makowiecki still have the best chances to secure the crown of GT sport. The main thing for them in Shanghai is to secure another top result to be in the best possible for the season finale in Bahrain. As a team, we’ll support them to the very best of our ability.”
Marco Ujhasi, Director GT Factory Motorsports: “Shanghai will probably be the second high-temperature race of the season after Austin, Texas. It looks like we’ll have to run the hardest tyre compound there to make it over the laps. Only those who get it right with the tyres will have a chance to win on this challenging circuit.”
Richard Lietz (911 RSR #91): “This will definitely be an interesting race. The racetrack puts tyres under extreme stress. A key to success here will be to take good care of the rubber without compromising on speed. I’m positive we have a good car for Shanghai. We’ll fight for our chance in the world championship.”
Frédéric Makowiecki (911 RSR #91): “The race in Shanghai is the penultimate of the season and hence it’s critical in the fight for the title. The track is difficult but it’s also very interesting. We have to find a perfect setup for our 911 RSR and we hope that the weather doesn’t throw a spanner in the works. Every championship point is important for us.”
Michael Christensen (911 RSR #92): “I’m looking forward to Shanghai. The races on this circuit were always interesting and fiercely contested. In Fuji recently things didn’t go so well for us. I hope we’re able to match the pace of the front-runners with our new 911 RSR at the second race in Asia this season.”
Kévin Estre (911 RSR #92): “A new country and a new racetrack for me – it’ll definitely be an interesting experience. I hope I can get to grips quickly with the Shanghai International Circuit during free practice and we manage to find the best possible setup for our new 911 RSR on this tricky circuit with its long straights.”
Matteo Cairoli (911 RSR #77): “The race in Fuji was red-flagged before I got a chance to drive. So I’m really looking forward to Shanghai, where my teammates and I want to extend our lead in the FIA Endurance Trophy.”
