Bottas: “The car was getting better and better”

Valtteri Bottas signed the second pole of his career by winning qualifying for the Austrian GP by completing a lap of the Red Bull Ring in 1’04”251 with 42 thousandths ahead of Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari).

Si Lewis Hamilton receiveda penalty of 5 places on the grid, Valtteri Bottas won his regular pole. The drivers' last attempt was disrupted by a yellow flag caused by the stop on the track of Romain Grosjean (Haas) victim of a mechanical problem.

“We clearly had a competitive and stable car during qualifying, explains Valtteri Bottas. I was able to gain confidence behind the wheel, which is very useful on this track with high speed corners. We didn't need to change the settings too much during the session and the car performed better and better. »

Valtteri Bottas remains confident about the possibilities of a double for Mercedes GP despite the sanction of Lewis Hamilton who will have to start from 8th position.

“It should be an interesting race tomorrow, adds Valtteri Bottas. The objective is obviously to win. I'm sure Lewis will have a great race. He will have plenty of time to come back and pick up plenty of points for the team. »

Valtteri Bottas will aim for a second Grand Prix victory after his success in Sochi (Russia) last April.