Q: What exactly happened to you at the start?
JT: “It was just that the launch control didn’t work properly, and when it was time to start, it stalled the engine. It worked until you had to release the clutch, basically, and the clutch just stalled the engine.”

Q: And the same for Heinz?
JT: “Yes, exactly the same. When you stall the engine there is a control, the anti-stall. It worked on his car, but it blew up the gearbox when he shifted up to first. I don’t know exactly what happened, but on my car it didn’t work at all.”

Q: Was it some kind of software glitch?
JT: “Settings, let’s say. We had a problem with settings, because in the morning I reported that we could have this problem. I never stalled, but I said we have many chances to stall.”

Q: You didn’t have a problem in Spain...
JT: “Yes, but unfortunately it wasn’t the same system, and they didn’t choose that system for this race. I wanted the previous one. You just have to set up the system - it’s very easy. But unfortunately I tested the new system only here, so I couldn’t really do a lot about it.”

Q: And in the end you got disqualified because you didn’t see the lights at the pit exit?
JT: “I saw all the lights! But they sent me out, and just told me to ignore it. Probably they didn’t see it or they didn’t realise. There were red lights and flashing blue lights, so you have to wait. But the team said, ‘Go, go go'.”

Q: Were you annoyed when you found out you were disqualified?
JT: “Well, the race was over for me.”

Q: Monaco was obviously good for you last year. It’s going to be difficult to qualify second again, but do you think you can do well?
JT: “We’ll see. It’s another race, but you cannot say that you can go to Monaco and do a good race. At Monaco you’re driving around walls and guardrails, so you might have some problems or mistakes or whatever. It’s going to be interesting. You just have to see if the car is competitive enough.”

Q: Will the traction control make it easier for everyone?
JT: “Yes, but we’ll see.”