Maldonado wants a podium in Valencia

Pastor Maldonado had already shown himself at the forefront during free practice in Valencia and the Venezuelan confirmed his good performances by taking third place just 65 thousandths behind Lewis Hamilton (McLaren). The winner of the Spanish Grand Prix intends to prove that his victory in Barcelona was not the result of chance and is aiming for a second podium while maintaining the advantage of his position on a circuit where overtaking is particularly difficult.

“We have worked really hard to understand the car but there is still performance to be found with the soft tyres”, comments Pastor Maldonado who sees his teammate Bruno Senna only take 14th place. “The team did a very good job today and Williams becomes stronger and stronger. It's not only a good result for the team but it's also good news for my country where so many Venezuelans support me. Strategy will be important tomorrow because it's very hot here but it will be complicated for everyone. I can't wait to fight for a podium. »