I'm super excited, I was honestly just hoping to get in the Final 4. I didn't think we'd get the top spot

I saw that Pete went out and smoked my time so I'd rather win it, but we're on the board. We're always going out there to try and win so hopefully we can do that

I was slow in the track and hit a gate, but I'm not the only one out there doing that, and it was just not paying enough attention and thinking too far ahead

Actually there was really heavy rain during the hold before I started, and I noticed some cloud cover on the way to the racetrack. That affected my concentration in the track

In the second run, the flight was kind of solid, but the time was really slow so we're checking the engine now and maybe something will improve tomorrow

In the second flight we just combined all the small details together – everything worked well, and the time is quite nice

Today was all about the rain and the weather conditions because they totally change the aerodynamics of the aeroplane. I had several wing stalls because of all the water we had on the wing and had to fly carefully

It was a super interesting flight because we were solving some technical issues at the apron right until just before starting the engine. I over-G'd in the first run and it was a lesson

haven't seen the results overall, but we tested what we wanted to and now it's time to compare the data from the raceplane, but otherwise the track is nice and fast

I've got to be satisfied with second place. I knew I had the penalty and I think the best piece of flying I did all weekend was missing that pylon; I'm still amazed I didn't hit it

It felt good out there for sure, it went to plan. It was good to get a first clean run and then I went max risk in the second run. I was surprised to hear the 54s – I thought if I didn't hit a pylon I would've got 55

There were beautiful conditions out there today and we can't ask for more. It was smooth over the water, which is nice when you're flying it for the first time

This track didn't suit me and the Final 4 is a perfect example. To be fast you have to risk a lot, and if you risk a lot you're going to hit a pylon

We didn't want to risk too much today, we wanted a solid time and wanted to be in the middle of the pack because this track doesn't really suit us

The track is pretty difficult, even without the wind. The angles between the gates are huge and I think we're going to see a lot of pylon hits and disqualifications this weekend

It's a mental game and anything is possible – I hope I will be back on top

I tried to fly clean and I got penalties in both runs. And now my only option is to fly clean tomorrow against Kirby. I'm flying first so I will have to set a good pace

Somehow I have to look at where I can save a second, which won't be easy but practice is practice and race is race

It feels great to be back on the podium, we've been fast all year, we just haven't been able to convert in the Round of 8. The plan in the Final 4 was don't hit anything and be conservative

I went out there and wanted to duplicate what I did yesterday. I relaxed to try to set a good time and be error free. And then I could push harder in the second run

This track is a demanding one; it's not difficult, but Gate 2 to 3, to 4 is absolutely critical and you have to do it right

It was a very complicated race, and especially at the beginning the results were like a lottery. It's always disappointing to lose a heat, and especially a chance to be in the Final 4 and on the podium

I had a pylon hit in the first run, so that put me under a lot of pressure for the second run, so I couldn't fly so aggressively. I flew without any mistakes, but the time wasn't so good

I'm sure it's going to be a competitive race and I'm really looking forward to it. I had good feelings in the track today, it's very tight, very demanding

I wasn't happy with my flying today. I felt I was struggling with the aircraft a little bit. We still have a lot to do to get the handling set up. We don't get enough flying at low level to know how the plane is performing

I'm happy with how I flew. It wasn't a Qualifying time but I've been consistent. Getting through Gate 7 with a nice line is always challenging, but with the westerly wind it makes Gate 3 and 4 slightly easier

The track location is amazing with the background. It's an interesting track with a lot of options. The fastest line is going to be a very high risk line

The conditions today were not really nice to fly, and I made a small mistake in the last gate. In these conditions the plane is not the same, it's a little bit like trying to walk on eggs

The conditions are really good out there, especially when compared to Budapest. I tired to fly as fast as possible in my first run and my time is good for tomorrow

Today the weather was perfect with no wind, and it's been a long time since we've had conditions like that. We can fly with a smile and you don't have to fight against the plane, so it's good

Today the conditions are even worse than yesterday and you can imagine what it's like to be out there flying. We went above the limits

Overall 57.5s was a good time. It was tough to go early as the wind was high, it was dropping for the later guys so they got quicker times, but overall I'm satisfied with my flight

We are very motivated to show good and fast flying before the season ends

The weather today was very challenging. Aviation is all about experience and today I got one more chance to increase my skill level and experience, and I take it very positively

I was confident and I went through the Start Gate with a comfortable speed. Everything was on the right side and then when I pulled at Gate 4, I knew it was too much

It's a good-looking, interesting track. We prepared a lot for this track and even through we only had a little bit of time between races, we put a lot on this one

It was a risk to take, I took it, and it went wrong, but you're either winning or you're learning, and I learned a lot today

I could've flown five runs today, three in FP3 and two in Qualifying, but because of what happened I didn't fly any, which is quite a number especially as I need more time in my raceplane

The track is typically Russian – it's tough. I enjoyed the first session this morning and I was really comfortable and my times are very consistent

Our plane is slow even if I fly a clean line, and in the Round of 8 I made a mistake on the entry speed because I knew I needed to be at the maximum of 200kts

We're totally satisfied and really happy with the result. I did a clean run on the first one and our goal was to be below the minute, sadly I didn't make it

It's an amazing and beautiful city and it's a challenging and technical track, which makes a perfect mix. We made no penalties in the first run which is a good start