Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying Sauber F1 Driver Reactions – See the latest from the Sauber F1 team ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Sauber F1 Team
Weather: Overcast & Dry/Damp
14-16°C air, 19-22°C track
The Sauber F1 Team finished qualifying ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
Marcus Ericsson – P19
Felipe Nasr – P20
Ericsson will have a three place grid penalty for ‘causing a collision’ during the Monaco Grand Prix.
Marcus Ericsson – Car Number 9
Qualifying: 19th in Q1 – 1:15.635 min / ultrasoft tyres
3rd practice: 18th 1:16.078 min / ultrasoft tyres / 24 laps
“It was a tough qualifying. My first run was ok. For the second run we went out a bit later than the other teams. When I was out on track, the rain started to fall a bit more towards the end of the lap, so it was more and more slippery. It was not the easiest session.”
“Regarding tomorrow, I think the unstable weather conditions could mix things up during the race. As we start from the back of the field, that could give us some chances.”
Felipe Nasr – Car number 12
Qualifying: 20th in Q1 – 1:16.663 min / ultrasoft tyres
3rd practice: 20th 1:16.326 min / ultrasoft tyres / 24 laps
“It was a tricky qualifying. In general I struggled a lot with the grip, even compared to the FP3 morning session. I never managed to get everything together in qualifying. I think I went out a bit later than the others.“
“In the end I was not able to improve on the second run on fresh tyres due to the light rain. For the race, I believe the weather will play a huge role. We have to remain positive for tomorrow and see what opportunities might come up for us.“
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Thank you to Sauber F1 for providing the interviews and images.