Perez: “Interesting and positive program”

Si Red Bull had accustomed us to all the time giving ourselves the best times, finding a Sauber C30 in the first row is more surprising. Yet, Sergio Perez did it, astonishing the entire paddock in the process. Author of the best time of the day in 1:21:761, he concluded a 95-lap program in style.

“We have been preparing for the first race weekend,” confides the Mexican. “Even though we were unable to complete the race simulation due to a technical problem, it was an interesting and positive program for me. It was my last day of testing. I feel ready and I'm looking forward to the race. » Tomorrow, for the last day of testing for the Swiss team this week, he will give up his seat to his Japanese teammate Kamui Kobayashi.

For his part, James Key, the technical director, is pleased with the program accomplished today, however marred by a mechanical problem. “We had an interesting day where we successfully completed a qualifying session and a race simulation” He explains. “This is the first time we have driven with so little fuel. In the afternoon we started a race simulation, unfortunately interrupted by an SREC problem. »