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Formula Sprint 2
Japanese Grand Prix
Suzuka International Racing Course
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April 30, 2002
Hernj-Roaldo test driver, Erdem Coban, has stated in a press-conference here in Barcelona that he feels that not Lawrence, but Regan is his main opponent in the 2002 GPVWC F3000 Championship.

"Lawrence is a good driver, but his skills are over-estimated. I don't think he will be able to threaten me yet for the victory. Regan showed in Brazil what he was made of. He defeated Lawrence and also in Imola he was pretty close to Lawrence, despite having a bad sinus-infection. I fear him more."

Team Manager Roald Reurink feels a good premonition: "I think Erdem's gonna perform well. I said to him 'just give your best shot and drive'. So we will see what happens. I don't want him to drive with aversion. But I promised him if he would win, I would go out with him... partying and womanizing [laughing out loud]."

The Dutch driver is aiming for a second consecutive win. A victory in Barcelona would bring him closer to the leaders in the F3000-championship. However, if Regan or Lawrence becomes 2nd again in the qualifying and the race, the gap will hardly shrink. Rumours say that Coban has invited his little brother and his friend Verheggen to compete in the race, to try to take away points from the current championship-leaders.

Other strong rumours are that Erdem Coban has been approached by KRB to drive for them. Coban: "I have a contract with Hernj-Roaldo and I am happy here, despite being a testdriver."

However it is thought that he will drive for KRB and leave Hernj-Roaldo very soon.