The South African driver expressed relief after his triumph, admitting he was 'a bit annoyed with myself' after the error with approximately 20 minutes remaining in the race. Despite the momentary lapse, van der Linde maintained composure and controlled most of the event with poise. xsportfeed.quest
'I couldn't think about it too much,' van der Linde stated during his post-race interview, highlighting his ability to focus on the task at hand despite the setback.

