Mercedes’ Briton returns to pole position almost a year after last time. Still very good McLarens, extraordinary Alfa Sauber. Badly the Ferraris: sixth Leclerc, 11th Sainz.
The Mercedes driver was the fastest of all in PL3.
The seven-time world champion in the Hungarian GP returns to a circuit where he has won eight times.
The former driver had some honeyed words for the world leader.
Sixth consecutive success for the Dutchman, who precedes the McLaren and Mercedes standard bearers. The two Ferraris close out the points zone.
The two old rivals brushed up against each other at a very delicate moment in Siverstone qualifying.
The Mercedes driver expressed himself in no uncertain terms after the two free practice sessions.
“I think before the end of the season we will have already concluded negotiations,” admitted the British driver.
The Austrian executive returned to talk about the tense moment over the radio during Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
The British driver: “I think our race pace is around third place.”
Speaking to the British media, the Red Bull Dutchman responded sharply to the statements of his Mercedes rival.
Having joined the Brazilian at 41 GP wins, the Dutchman now has the French legend in his sights.
“I love driving on this track and I hope for rain,” admitted the British driver.
The Mercedes driver was the fastest in the second free practice of the Montreal Grand Prix
The British driver commented on the possible 41st career success of his Dutch rival.
“I have seen Toto Wolff several times and we have a great relationship.”
British driver’s signature on contract renewal with Mercedes is yet to come
The seven-time world champion has returned to talk about rumors that he will be behind the wheel of the Rossa before the end of his career.
The fate of the Briton is being decided. Ferrari at window, ready to step up.
The two drivers and the Mercedes team principal commented on the incident that marked qualifying in Spain.
Official the penalty, which affects the top qualifying positions in the Spanish Grand Prix.
“I think he will still have chances to win his eighth title,” admitted the Spanish driver.
The Monegasque on the possible arrival of the Briton: “If he came, I would not feel challenged, on the contrary.”
The Red Bull driver was the fastest at Montmelo
“I felt very nervous and the tires were not working, so it was like I was on ice.”
“It is an affair that makes me think of the great problem in our society today.”
The seven-time world champion spoke about Mercedes’ improvements, but did not give specific points of reference.
“I would be surprised if Ferrari got rid of Leclerc to get Lewis,” the former driver admitted.
The team principal of the Maranello stable spoke about the rumors about the British driver
“Lewis is an incredible driver, but I am happy with Carlos,” admitted the Monegasque driver.
