Daniel Ricciardo aims for top 5 at Chinese GP

Daniel Ricciardo was satisfied with his 7th place on the grid for the Chinese GP. The Australian managed to hoist his RB11 just behind the three leading teams: Mercedes, Ferrari et Williams, finishing 3 tenths behind Kimi Räikkönen's SF15-T. The pilot Red Bull is confident for the race where he believes that the potential of his car will allow him to gain places in the peloton.

“7th position was what we expected.”, recognizes Daniel Ricciardo. “We felt like we were gaining performance throughout the session. The overall flexibility has improved and we are more efficient. We should be closer to Williams tomorrow and I think we can fight for a top five. »

Daniil Kvyat was slowed by mechanical problems and was only able to take 12th place between the Lotus of Pastor Maldonado and the Toro Rosso de Max Verstappen et Carlos Sainz Jr. “I lost power for an unknown reason.”, explains the Russian. “We are at a disadvantage on the straight at this circuit and we are looking for a solution to resolve this. »

The Chinese Grand Prix will be followed live on AUTOhebdo.fr, from 8 a.m. French time.