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ADAC GT Masters·31.3.2012

Comments from the winners: It is a good start to the season

Dino Lunardi (#1 BMW ALPINA B6), winner: "I started on slicks and the conditions were very difficult. I had to be very careful. After five laps, the track was dry and things improved. Because we had a problem with the air pressures, we opted for an early pit stop. It is a good start to the season. We started last season with a win, and I hope that this season follows a similar path as 2011.2

Maxime Martin (#1 BMW ALPINA B6), winner: "I had an exciting battle in the closing stages, however I had a problem with tyre degradation and dropped back after a small mistake. Luckily, I was able to fight my way back to the front."

Claudia Hürtgen (#20 Schubert Motorsport-BMW Z4), second place: "I've been talking to the team boss Torsten Schubert all week about the start of the ADAC GT Masters, and this success at his home race is a great start to the season. The key to success today was the tyre choice, and Torsten Schubert made the right choice. He comes from here, so who else would know the weather better than him."

Dominik Schwager (#20 Schubert Motorsport-BMW Z4), second place: "I had a great battle with the ALPINA but they were too strong and I didn't really have a chance. The win would not have been possible since we are not strong enough to win, but I'm happy with the points."

Robert Renauer (#29 FROGREEN CO2 neutral-Porsche 911), third place: "In the opening phase, I tried to break away as much as possible, but I was held up by some back markers and lost some time as a result."

Nicki Thiim (#29 FROGREEN CO2 neutral-Porsche 911), third place: "I watched the fight for victory from a distance and secretly hoped that I could benefit from the battle as a third party. Unfortunately, I made a small mistake into the gravel, otherwise the win would have definitely been possible."

Kristian Poulsen, (#33 Young Driver AMR-Aston Martin V12 Vantage) Amateur class winner: "We started on slicks, which was the right decision. The first few laps were pretty slippery, but then things went very well. A perfect start to the season with a new team and car!"