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The fact that Lewis Hamilton also starts the race from pole position at the Russian Grand Prix is not surprising (Formula 1: Race in Sochi on Sunday from 1:10 pm on SPORT1-LIVETICKER).
But the world champion in the Mercedes cockpit almost failed in Q2. For the British, therefore, it was a “terrible qualifying session”. (Qualifying result in Sochi)
Once again, things did not go so well for Ferrari. While Sebastian Vettel took too much risk and flew off the track, his teammate Charles Leclerc only managed to reach 11th place. After that, Monegasse had problems with his team, who had given him wrong information.
Meanwhile, Red Bull is delighted with Max Verstappen’s second place finish, while team boss Christian Horner praises his protégé.
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SPORT1 summarizes the votes for the qualification in Sochi of Heaven, from the pit lane and the press conference.
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), starting position 1:
“It was a terrible qualifying session, really cruel. At first they canceled a lap. It was a real shame because it was really good, but it was completely my fault. I wanted to drive again on the same tires, but the team told me to go in and bought new tires, but then Sebastian had an accident (Vettel, Anm. re. Red.) and it was extremely tight. In the end it was enough, but I have to go into the race on soft tires, which is not good. “
… on the importance of pole for the race: “This is perhaps the worst place to be on pole. The two cars I’m driving against also start on medium tires. On no other track are you as vulnerable as here as you approach the first corner. So I have to.” . wait one or bothVerstappen und Bottas, Anm. re. Red.) will catch up with me. But I try to stay positive and make the most of my options. “
… almost out of Q2, when he crossed the line in the last second: “That was a terrible moment, I wasn’t sure if it would be enough.” (DATA CENTER: Formula 1 Drivers Classification)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull), starting position 2:
“I’m really surprised to be in row 1 here. I never would have expected that before the weekend. We also had trouble finding the right balance during practice. But then things got better and better in qualifying. Lots of opportunities in Sochi “As the past has shown. But first I have to start well. Also, I start on the dirty side, which is why I am vulnerable for Valtteri. In terms of tires, I think we are well positioned.”
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes), starting position 3:
“I really don’t understand why I couldn’t improve in Q3. Everything went so well over the weekend, I felt very comfortable in the car in Q1 and Q2 as well. I was able to improve somewhat in the last part of the final practice, but mine Opponents found more time. For me that’s inexplicable. For the moment, the only consolation for me is the fact that starting position 3 in Sochi is a good starting position. “
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Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), starting position 11:
“We definitely had the pace to achieve something good, or at least something better. We lost the opportunity, that’s very disappointing. I thought I didn’t have much leeway. Ocon was only a second or two behind me. That became me. he said on the radio. But he actually had a lot of leeway and therefore could have kept more distance from the car in front of him, so that’s frustrating, but that’s life. The positive is that as an eleventh, We are the first car that can choose tires for tomorrow. Hopefully we can benefit from that. “
A little later on Twitter:
Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari), starting position 15:
“I knew I had to make up a lot of time. I didn’t have a good feeling in the first sector. I decided to take a little more risk, then I made a mistake and lost the car. I lost it at Turn 2. And at Turn 4 I lost it again. Then I couldn’t get it back. “
Christian Horner (Red-Bull-Teamchef):
“I have to confirm Ralf Schumacher. In fact, you can talk about a maximum factor. In terms of strategy, we are also doing well with the yellow tires. The lap started very well. He was smart and waited until Valtteri with his He had a When he got to the first corner, he was already a tenth faster than on his previous fastest lap. “
Andreas Seidl (McLaren Team Principal)
“We were expecting a very close fight with Renault and Racing Point. We saw it too. We are in a good position to fight for good points.”
