Bottas: “I enjoyed every lap”

Present on the calendar of the Formula 1 for the first time in its history, Mugello seems to have brought everyone together. Classic, fast, winding, the Italian track offered great sensations to the drivers. To start with Valtteri Bottas, the fastest during EL 1 and 2.

« It's a very cool and fun track to ride, especially the second sector which is simply exceptional. I took pleasure in each of the laps that I was able to complete », smiled the Finn after the first day of driving at Mugello.

« The car performed well. I had a bit of understeer during FP1. The sensations were better during the second session but there is still time to gain on the clock, both in the car and behind the wheel. Especially when you discover a circuit you've never been to with a modern F1 ».

If he had fun, the pilot Mercedes also witnessed the strain his body was subjected to during a fast lap. " VS'is a real physical challenge, one of the most important of the season. I'm expecting a tough race on Sunday ».

Fourth then second in the tests, Lewis Hamilton to him too adored » Mugello. However, the Briton has not yet fully established himself in Tuscany, which explains the gap with his teammate. Between now and qualifying, he hopes to sort out these little details to catch up. And he knows where he has to “ fetch " time.

« I feel very comfortable in the third sector, I think I have deciphered it, the first two not yet. I haven't found the key yet, especially the first sector. There is time to go (…) I will have a lot of work this evening to come back stronger tomorrow ».