Rosberg: “It will be a long road to the first corner”

Nico Rosberg claimed his fourth consecutive pole, the 20th of his career, after winning qualifying for the Mexican GP at the Hermanos Rodriguez Circuit. But the German has not managed to win since the Austrian Grand Prix last June, his teammate Lewis Hamilton each time managing to take the advantage.

“It will be a long way to the first corner. The battle therefore promises to be exciting.", declared Nico Rosberg at a press conference. “I am certain that I have a car efficient. Tire management will be interesting to study. The disrupted practice sessions on Friday didn't make preparation for the race any easier, but I'm ready. »

Nico Rosberg can hope to return to success on the refurbished Mexican circuit, where Lewis Hamilton qualified two tenths from pole. “I don’t have a precise explanation.”, added the German. “I just feel good this weekend. I was fast in every session and found a good balance in qualifying. »

The start of the Mexican GP will be at 20 p.m. French time and will be followed live on Canal+ Sport and in live text on AUTOhebdo.fr.