Webber also feared failing in Q2

Mark Webber set the seventh fastest time in Q3 while Sebastian Vettel failed at the gates of the last qualifying session, a first since the 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix. The Australian remains unhappy with his insufficient performance when compared to the level of the RB7 last year in qualifying. The pilot Red Bull is aware that this season is very different from the previous one and that the tight level in the peloton does not offer the slightest margin for error. He is counting on a competitive race with tire management to regain the advantage over the drivers Mercedes who will go to the front line tomorrow.

“The Championship is different this year, the challenge is difficult”, admitted the Australian. “If I had made a single mistake in my second lap in Q2, I would have also been delayed for the last session. So it is very easy to miss it. I did the best I could but it wasn't enough. We learn a lot but we are in danger as soon as everything does not work in harmony. The team is working really hard but we have fast cars in front of us. This day was dominated by preparation and tire management. We know that Mercedes is exploiting their full potential but the temperatures will have a big impact tomorrow. »