Bottas surprised, Massa hampered by traffic

Back on Friday, the Williams had already raised their heads in EL3 this morning. But Valtteri Bottas did even better by placing 3rd in qualifying behind Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel. " It is a surprise. We knew that Red Bull would be quick here, just like Ferrari. The configuration of the circuit is not the best for us, but we worked well, and made changes that worked well. However, we still lack a little grip, but it was a good day. We can score big points. »

Felipe Massa was unable to catch up with his teammate, and admits to having been hampered by traffic in Q3. Indeed, most of the drivers went out on track after the red flag following the exit of Magnussen to be able to quickly sign a time. “I had to overtake maybe five cars, so I couldn’t get a clear lap. It's a shame, but we will try to do our best tomorrow. » declares the Paulist.

Bottas remains on two consecutive podiums in England and Germany, and will start on the right side of the track. With an opportunity to pass Vettel, or even Rosberg, at the start tomorrow at 14 p.m.?