The disappointment didn't last very long. We swam well. And once I saw my split time, I knew I couldn't have done any better.

Hope is tomorrow's veneer over today's disappointment.

I think it helps us because we're always fighting to be the best. We don't have that one guy that's just light-years ahead of everyone while the rest of us are straggling behind.

We wanted to finish higher than last year, that was our team goal, and we did that. We took second in the 200 and swam our best time of the year in that event. I'd say we did well.

Obviously the first sentiment is disappointment that we didn't get the car home and more disappointment that at the time that it stopped the car was in the lead. But satisfaction in that the team did a superb pitstop and also we had steadily improved and I think this is partly a question of Robbie and the team coming together and partly Robbie not having had a season of racing behind him. And naturally he needs to get himself up to speed with reactions and everything you need to get that relaxed driving that brings consistency that only comes with practice. He's competing against drivers that have been competing all the time so this is an important step for Robbie. He upped his performance generally. The team came together so we're looking forward to the next race.

[S]omehow, without his being aware of it, time had coated his awe with a rind of disillusionment, and the wine of wonder had turned to vinegar.