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Qi-Meritus.Mahara drivers visit Dubai Autodrome

Luca Filippi joined Qi-Meritus.Mahara team-mate Hiroki Yoshimoto in Dubai today in preparation for the first GP2 Asia test session later this week at the Dubai Autodrome. Eager to get to work both drivers wasted no time heading straight to the 5.39km Dubai Autodrome to begin their preparations.

Luca Filippi commented: "I landed early this morning and my first priority was to visit the circuit. I didn't know what to expect coming here but I am amazed, the city is really magical and amazing. I was surprised by how easily we found the circuit, just 25 minutes from central Dubai. I hoped we'd get to walk the circuit today, but unfortunately there is still a lot of standing water because of the recent floods and the circuit staff are working on clearing up the situation. Nevertheless the circuit looks impressive and quite similar to the tracks in I've experienced already in Bahrain and Turkey. I usually go well on this type of circuit so let's see tomorrow what we can get out of the track."

Hiroki Yoshimoto said: "It was my first visit to the Dubai Autodrome. I was a bit disappointed not to be able walk around the track with the engineers because of the downpour but obviously the situation is being addressed. The garage is looking good with our cars almost all set up. Instead of walking the track we've spent some more time on fitness training to make sure we're in top condition for tomorrow when the weather should be much better. I can't wait to get on track."

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