Bottas improves record and aims to finish behind top teams in Jeddah

There are not only records linked to the stacking of titles and victories in Formula 1. Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) recorded a new one at the Corniche circuit in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) during qualifying on Saturday March 26.

The Finn actually reached Q3 for the 103rd consecutive time with his eighth time. No one has been as consistent and successful in this area as the former driver Mercedes !

“I am delighted to be in Q3 with our level of performance, declared the wearer of number 77. We have been consistent, we have made progress in each practice session and we have a satisfactory position on the starting grid. »

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However, nothing seemed to indicate that Valtteri Bottas will be so comfortable on one of the fastest tracks of the season. “We weren’t sure if this circuit was going to suit us. However, I was hoping to be two positions higher on the grid, but the gaps are very small. We followed the initial plan, using only one set of tires in Q3, at the end of the run there was nothing left to gain from it. »

Valtteri Bottas has high hopes for the race, which will start at 19 p.m. French time this Sunday, March 27. “I feel like we are in the battle right behind the two top teams (Ferrari et Red Bull). We can take up the challenge and I can’t wait to experience this Grand Prix which promises to be interesting. »

In order to better take advantage of his eighth position on the grid, the 32-year-old driver worked on his starting procedures. “They have already improved, He says. We need to keep our place during the first round and then seize opportunities when they present themselves. »

While waiting for a second entry into the points, Valtteri Bottas offered his new boss Frédéric Vasseur his helmet:

Thought the boss earned to have my helmet we scored the first points together last week with @alfaromeoorlen in @F1. The start of something great 👊# VB77 #F1 @StiloOfficial @Alfa Romeo @alfaromeoorlen pic.twitter.com/qpGckvAfCv

- Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) March 27, 2022