0
Valtteri Bottas has set his target of winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, after claiming his second consecutive pole position. The Finn beat teammate Lewis Hamilton to pole, while Ferrari failed to show any competitive pace in the session.
It was a closely fought battle between Bottas and Hamilton for the glory, as they traded sector times. However, both failed to improve on their final laps and Bottas's initial time of 1:36.231 was enough to see him take his fourth career pole position.
Last time out in Brazil, Bottas managed to hold off the Ferraris in qualifying after Hamilton crashed out in Q1. However, the Finn as left disappointed after the race, as he lost the lead at the first corner and failed to take it back. He is determined to not let the same thing happen again.
"Today, things were getting better and better for me during the practice session and also during the qualifying [session]," said Bottas. "I just managed to find time here and there and it was all under control and just felt really good in the car.
"The first Q3 run was really good, that was enough for pole, so I'm really happy. I was so gutted in Brazil, in the last race, being on pole and missing the win, so I have a clear target tomorrow and I'm sure you guys [fans] will support me so thank you."
Fergal Walsh
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Bahrain International Circuit - Winter testing
M. Verstappen
C. Sainz jr
C. Leclerc
Bahrain
United Arab Emirates
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Street Circuit
Australia
Albert Park
Japan
Circuit Suzuka
United States of America
Miami International Autodrome
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Canada
Gilles Villeneuve
Spain
Circuit de Catalunya
Austria
Red Bull Ring
United Kingdom
Silverstone
Hungary
Hungaroring
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps
Netherlands
Circuit Zandvoort
Italy
Monza
Azerbaijan
Baku City Circuit
Singapore
Marina Bay Street Circuit
United States of America
Circuit of the Americas
Mexico
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Brazil
Interlagos
United States of America
Las Vegas Street Circuit
United Arab Emirates
Yas Marina Circuit
United Arab Emirates
Yas Marina Circuit
134,380 comments on Sauber
2 members have this team as their favourite
Tweets about Valtteri Bottas
490,980 comments on Ferrari 281 members have this team as their favourite Tweets about Ferrari
Replies (0)
Login to reply