Formula 1

Alfa Romeo’s Frederic Vasseur – “It is disappointing not to have a car in Q3”

1 Mins read
Credit: Antonin Vincent / DPPI

Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN had a rather disappointing Saturday as the 2022 FIA Formula 1 Season draws to a close with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The Yas Marina Circuit is renowned for big title wins and battles, but with all of that already decided this year, the entertainment will be with the midfield battles. One in particular will be the Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo battle for sixth place, with the latter being five points ahead. Alfa Romeo have put themselves on the back foot however, with both Aston Martin cars qualifying ahead of them, with Sebastian Vettel determined to end his incredible Formula 1 career with some heroics.

The story of qualifying was not one that will live long in the memories for Alfa Romeo, with Valtteri Bottas being knocked out in the first round of qualifying and only managing an eighteenth place, while his teammate, Zhou Guanyu did manage to get through, he could only secure a lowly fifteenth.

Alfa Romeo Team Principal Frederic Vasseur gave his thoughts after

“We looked a lot better ahead of tonight, so it is disappointing not to have a car in Q3. We struggled to get our tyres to work for a single lap and we just lacked the pace we would have needed to emerge from such a close midfield.

“It’s not time to despair, however: there is still a long race ahead of us tomorrow and we’ve demonstrated before that we can make up ground on Sunday. This will be the target for tomorrow: we will give everything until the final corner of the final lap to secure our objective.”

Related posts
British GTBTCCFeaturesFIA WECFIA World Rally ChampionshipFIA World RallycrossFormula 1Porsche Carrera Cup GBPorsche Mobil 1 Supercup

A Farewell Message from The Checkered Flag

4 Mins read
After 15 years of motorsport coverage, TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk announces its closure. What began as a passion project in 2009 grew into a respected voice in motorsport journalism. Thank you for being part of this journey.
Formula 1

2024 United States Grand Prix: Championship Rivals Start on Front Row

3 Mins read
Lando Norris secures pole positon in an action packed qualifying session in Austin.
Formula 1

2024 United States Grand Prix: Verstappen Secures Sprint Win

2 Mins read
Max Verstappen returns to winning ways with victory in the 2024 United States Grand Prix Sprint race.