Kubica hopes to benefit from his tires

“During Q2, we saw that the super soft option was faster but, like yesterday, it suffered from a lot of graining,” explains the driver. Renault. “So we made the decision to use the medium for Q3 and, although it cost us lap time, it puts us in a good position for tomorrow's race. »

Former winner of this Grand Prix with BMW Sauber, Robert Kubica hopes that the course of the race will offer him a chance to shine: “I'm looking forward to it and it will be interesting to see how everyone's strategies others are being deployed regarding the use of tires. »

Eric Boullier sees this strategy as an opportunity: “We think it's the best way to start the race well. We hope to reap the benefits of this approach. »