Hajjar: The session didn't go as well as we would have liked

      On Saturday, both Racing Bulls drivers had reasons for frustration, but different ones. In particular, Isaac Hajjar is worried that he was only a few hundredths short of reaching the finals.…

      Isaac Hajjar (11th): "This morning I had my first normal rain race in Formula 1, so everything was new to me. At the same time, I didn't start the sprint in the best way, but in the process of preparing for the main race of the weekend, we will analyze this as well.

      I think then, during the rest of the sprint, our pace wasn't high enough. I probably should have made a pit stop a couple of laps earlier, but it's always easier to think about it in hindsight.

      If we talk about qualifications, then there was something to be upset about. I think the car was fast enough to get through to the final session, but unfortunately we were only a few hundredths short. It would be better for tomorrow's race if we started a couple of positions higher, but that also happens.

      In general, the session didn't go the way we would have liked, although it seems to me that I gave my all during the lap. It seems that we're mostly wasting time at the chicane, so we need to figure out what we can add.

      Rain or at least changeable weather is expected at some point tomorrow, and I believe that with a good start from 11th position and the right tactics, we can compete for points."

      Liam Lawson (15th): "We had a good start in the sprint, and I managed to beat several competitors on the first lap. The pace was not bad, but everyone had difficulties as the track dried up.

      It's clear that Fernando Alonso came out of the pits with cold tires, and I held on to him and waited for the opportunity to use the DRS. The contact with his car was unintentional, but unfortunately it ended in an accident.

      The fine they gave me was too harsh, and if it weren't for that, it would have been a great start to the weekend.

      During qualifying, there were obvious problems with the battery on my car, which meant that the power plant was not developing full power. It's a pity that this happened, because it was today that we managed to make progress with the car. I hope we can fix this problem before tomorrow's race.

      The weather will definitely affect Sunday's race, but we are ready to make another attempt."