Max Verstappen (Red Bull – on pole): “It’s a good start to the weekend. It’s complicated here with the new coating, there are grip losses at times. I’m happy to be on pole, it’s a great day for us. I want to win the Grand Prix no matter what happens tomorrow (Saturday). We are on pole so I want to win. The car is fast, it runs very well, that’s what you need to get a good result. First there will be tomorrow to manage, it will be a little more difficult to make the tires work. »
George Russell (Mercedes – 2nd): “It was complicated for everyone, a lot of sand on the track, which is already very slippery. But we made good progress between free practice and qualifying, and we had a lot of fun. Second is the best we could hope for. For the race, the McLarens are really very fast, the Red Bulls are in another dimension. We want to secure second place in the Championship against Ferrari. »
