Better than expected for Bourdais

“We started from a very, very long way and we arrived at something coherent,” he emphasized on Friday. We didn't encounter any problems and we were able to line up quite a few laps. The guys have done a good job and we will continue to optimize what we have. We knew it was going to be a difficult weekend but overall we are a little better than expected. »

In fact, the Frenchman's only concerns at this stage of the weekend were aimed at the lingering sun in his eyes that the drivers have to endure. “At the end of the afternoon, at the time when the race will start, we find ourselves with the sun in our eyes. In addition, the alternation of areas of shadow and light due to the trees complicates vision? » In the Melbourne paddock, Seb was far from the only one to emphasize the inconvenience caused.