Schumacher: “We have made progress”

Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) tried everything this Saturday, in order to achieve the best possible result. So much so that he made a spectacular mistake in turn 8, a few seconds from the end of the session. “ For some reason, the track became much narrower at this point, someone must have changed the rope point! », exclaimed Schumi jokingly. “ I was just trying to give my best, I went too wide and lost control of the car. »

Fifth on the starting grid, the seven-time World Champion is satisfied with the progress made by Mercedes. “ I am very happy with my result and I think we have progressed. Knowing that this circuit is very demanding aerodynamically, I think the hard work of our guys has paid off, so I have to thank them. As for tomorrow's race, I will try to get a good start to get the best possible result. »

But, in addition to this weekend?s performance, the German driver is happy to see that he is becoming more and more comfortable as the races progress. “ Yes, I think I have made progress, I feel better. At the start of the season, I wasn't in the rhythm, then it started to come, especially in the race. I was away from the circuits for three years, you still feel that today. But I managed to take matters into my own hands. »