Bojan Vrbnjak
Racer Red Bull Racing admitted after a brief Saturday race that he had in the end advantage in tires, as they beat his rival from the team Ferrari began to wear more and this moved the tab on the scales in his favor.
Statements of the first three
MaxVerstappen, Red Bull - winner: “The start was very bad, I don't know exactly what happened. My wheels spun too much in place, but I had to stay calm. At first, Charles had a bit more speed, but in the end he had bigger tire problems. We managed to patch up the backlog and then overtake him in the second turn. It could be different again tomorrow, because other tire mixes are coming into play. ”
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari - second place: “It is still the first starting line. In the end, we struggled with the tires, so we have to analyze this for the main race. The speed was good and then the problems with the front left tire started. I believe we will be stronger in the main race. ”
Sergio Perez, Red Bull - third place: “With the red flags in the qualifiers, we were not lucky enough to drive a good fast lap. Today we recovered in the sprint and we are in a good position for the main Sunday race, where our double victory would be an ideal result. Of course, that would be good for us, but probably not for the fans, but we will try to make it happen. ”
