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That’s all for today!
In Bahrain it is already 1:00 am, so we turn off our ticker at this point. Tomorrow’s race start is at 6:10 pm our schedule, but of course we are already at the start with a new ticker to get you in the mood for the race. But that was it for today. Have a good night and see you later!
Bottas: Third pole in sixth race
A statistic you might not have on your screen: Bottas posted his third pole in the past six races today and has even more poles than Lewis Hamilton on account in this span. However, a bad omen is that Bottas was unable to turn any of his last three poles into a victory.
In the end, Verstappen won at Silverstone, Hamilton at the Nürburgring and at Imola. Bottas was only able to win the first season at Spielberg from pole this year. The good news: With Hamilton out tomorrow, the Finn’s statistical chances of winning will, of course, increase quite a bit …
Leclerc: copied the line in Gasly
Yes, Formula 1 is also “canceled”, so to speak. Leclerc reveals that it has improved significantly in the rankings compared to FT3. But how did that happen? He reveals that he watched Gasly’s onboard recording and copied something there for Turn 4. “Thanks, Pierre!” Laughs the Monegasse. In qualifying he was even faster than the French with P4.
Steiner: it is enough when Fittipaldi arrives
Russell’s goals should be a little higher. When asked what the Brazilian’s goal is tomorrow, the Haas team boss replies: “Finish in my opinion. It would be a success tomorrow to finish the race. […] If you can say that you have finished a Formula 1 race, it would be a great success in my opinion. “As a reminder: Fittipaldi hadn’t driven a race car for months.
Wolff: There are no stop orders at Mercedes.
Speaking of what we are seeing in the race … The Mercedes team boss announced that there will be no stable management tomorrow. “No, you can drive freely”, clarifies Wolff and explains: “We owe that to everyone.” The same rules apply to the Russell / Bottas duo as they do to the Hamilton / Bottas duo. They can fight each other as long as they don’t screw up …
Pirelli suggests two stops
As always, Pirelli explained again before tomorrow’s race which strategies are the fastest on paper. Pirelli suggests two stops and the medium-medium-hard variant. Alternatively, the soft-hard-hard or medium-hard-hard variants would work as well. In other words: tomorrow you can be successful with a start on soft and medium tires.
We just expect a lot of different strategies in the race!
Even walking around with damage to the underbody
This once again confirms our theory that cars really suffer on the new track. The Canadian says he had a “good pace.” “But on the second attempt in Q2 I damaged the underside on the pavement at Turn 8,” he explains, adding: “Fortunately, we already had a time that was good enough for Q3. But after that we had no chance to to get better”. to rate at P10 “.
Gasly: damage to the underbody
The Frenchman landed surprisingly behind his teammate and was ninth. Now give an explanation. “In Q1 we damaged the bass,” he reveals. As a result, of course, this cost performance. “We just got to Q3. But it was very difficult because I had problems with the front end and a lot of understeer everywhere,” he explains. P9 is “a bit disappointing”, but in these circumstances it was probably no longer possible.
Norris: Round not reunited
The Brit surprisingly retired in Q2 and will only start tomorrow from P15. “On the second attempt, we started too early,” he explains, adding: “I drove a very slow outlap to avoid traffic. As a result, the tires were too cold for the first fastest lap. I couldn’t do the second lap together.” . I didn’t do a good job. “
“I know there is more pace in the car. We just didn’t work well enough today,” he self-critical admits, explaining: “This is my first real mistake in qualifying this year. I’m disappointed, of course. But everyone makes mistakes. Today was it’s my turn. I’m a little upset with myself. But I’m sure I’ll do a better job tomorrow. “
Wolff would make Grosjean try
The Frenchman really wants to go to Abu Dhabi. If that doesn’t work, he has already announced that he wants to drive a private test in an old Formula 1 car next year. Wolff reveals: “If no one else in his universe can make this possible for him, and we are allowed to, then we would.” It would definitely be a great gesture!
Russell: Top 5 was the goal
This is the first time Mercedes has publicly stated what goal they have set for Russell this weekend. Wolff reveals: “We were sitting with James Vowles. We told him we expected him to make the top 4 or top 5. The car is good enough for that.”
By the way, you don’t see any special pressure this weekend for either Russell or Bottas. “I do not see rivalry in the team,” he emphasizes, and clarifies: “Valtteri is settled, he does not have to prove anything to anyone. It is a little easier for George because of course he has no pressure.”
Wolff in contact with Hamilton
“The last time I spoke to Lewis was Thursday. We have been texting every day since then,” reveals the Mercedes team boss, explaining: “I’m trying to leave him alone, because COVID-19 is no fun. okay – just like any of us isolated in a foreign country with COVID-19. ” Get better soon at this point again!
Wolff: the shadow of the wind wouldn’t have made any difference
Toto Wolff is currently speaking to the media. There he once again praised his alternate driver: “What George has done yesterday and today is more than solid.” As for the wake, Wolff confirms that Bottas could decide for himself whether he wanted to hit the track first or second. It would have been no different with Lewis Hamilton. I wanted to get out first.
George Russell, in turn, has admitted that he already said at PK that he should have gotten two seconds closer to Bottas to make better use of the wake. Wolff puts it in perspective: “I don’t think it would have made any difference.”
Pérez: Disadvantage of the old engine.
The Mexican is driving an old engine this weekend after his last record broke the week before. Now he reveals that he’s wasting about a tenth of a second as a result. But that was better than getting a ticket for a new engine. And with P5 things weren’t so bad after all. Especially if you take into account that the teammate was only tenth …
Leclerc: Tomorrow will be more difficult for Ferrari
P4 today, but Monegasse doesn’t think it can repeat this performance tomorrow. “Tomorrow is going to be a difficult day,” he predicts, explaining: “I don’t think we are as competitive as today. I don’t think we are the fourth fastest car on the track. We will have to wait and see. I will try.” Get the most out of it. ”After all, that might be more than last week’s point.
P7 and P11: disappointment with Renault
Yesterday, Esteban Ocón spoke of the best Friday of the season. Today was the end of work in the second quarter. “I’m a bit disappointed,” admits the Frenchman, explaining: “The car was good yesterday, but the performance was partly poor. There are some things we have to understand.” Ricciardo made it to Q3, but is also “a little frustrated” and explains: “I definitely had the impression that the car could be in the top five.” His laps in Q2 and Q3 weren’t particularly good.
Let’s see what else is possible tomorrow. After all, Ricciardo landed in front of both McLaren drivers. Important for P3 in the World Cup.
