Hulkenberg: It was a character-building day.

      Both Sauber drivers finished in Shanghai, but failed to score points.…

         Nico Hulkenberg (18th, 15th after the disqualification of Charles Leclair, Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly): "It was a day of character building for us. Immediately after the start, I spun around in the first corner, then I almost lost the car in the third, flying through gravel – at that moment the bottom was damaged, which significantly affected the aerodynamic balance.

      There is also a positive aspect – we were able to finish and gained experience with the new car. Everything is just beginning, and I'm already looking forward to another race in Suzuka in two weeks."

      Gabriel Bortoleto (17th, 14th after the disqualification of Charles Leclair, Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly): "After an unsuccessful first lap, we focused on gathering as much information about the car as possible. I'm glad I was able to finish, because it was my first race on dry asphalt – I used it to learn how to control the tires.

      It's hard to say where I could have finished if it hadn't been for the incidents. I wanted this weekend to be more positive, but it is what it is. We are returning to the base, where we will analyze the information and draw conclusions. I'm looking forward to the Suzuka race – I've been practicing a lot on the simulator, and I really want to drive a real car there."