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Mercedes’ Toto Wolff: “We were nowhere on Friday but in the ballpark today”

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2018
2 Mins read

Mercedes drivers qualified third and fifth for the Mexican Grand Prix after a much improved performance on Saturday than was evident on Friday.

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Formula 1

Alonso Not 'Happy or Proud' of Qualifying Lap Despite Q2 Appearance in Mexico

By Jake Nichol
October 28, 2018
2 Mins read
The double world champion will start the Mexican Grand Prix in twelfth place, and get a free choice of tyres.
Formula 1

Esteban Ocon: “We really didn’t want to start the race on the Hypersoft tyres”

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2018
1 Mins read
The Frenchman will have a free choice of starting tyre on Sunday in Mexico after admitting it was never the intention for Force India to start on the Hypersoft tyres.
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Charles Leclerc: “It will be a challenge to keep our competitors behind us”

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2018
1 Mins read
The Monegasque racer will start ninth on Sunday but admits starting on the Hypersoft tyre could possibly be a problem.
Formula 1

Sainz Believes Renault 'In Better Place' After Qualifying Eighth in Mexico

By Craig Edwards
October 28, 2018
1 Mins read
Carlos Sainz Jr. will line up on the fourth row of the grid behind team-mate Nico Hülkenberg for the Mexican Grand Prix as Renault’s upturn in fortune continued
Formula 1

Nico Hülkenberg: “I’m happy with the way we got the most out of the car”

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2018
1 Mins read
The German will start seventh on the grid after Renault continued to show they have a good car this weekend in Mexico City.
Formula 1

'Not the Easiest' Day for Räikkönen after Qualifying Sixth in Mexico

By Jake Nichol
October 28, 2018
2 Mins read
Kimi Räikkönen could only manage sixth on the grid for the Mexican Grand Prix, as the Finn looks to cement his third place in the drivers’ championship.
Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel: “I tried to push harder in my last attempt and it didn’t work”

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2018
1 Mins read
The German admitted to pushing too hard on his final Q3 lap in a bid to deny Red Bull top spot for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Horner applauds ‘Phenomenal’ Qualifying in Mexico after Red Bull Lock-Out Front Row

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2018
1 Mins read
Christian Horner was left amazed after seeing Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen secure an all-Red Bull Racing front row for the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday.
Formula 1

Verstappen left Disappointed Not be Faster ‘When It Counts’ in Mexico City

By Paul Hensby
October 28, 2018
1 Mins read
Max Verstappen will have to wait still longer for his maiden Formula 1 pole position after seeing Daniel Ricciardo edge him out by 0.026 seconds in Qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Daniel Ricciardo: “I know it’s only qualifying but actually it’s pretty special”

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2018
2 Mins read
The Australian secured only his third career pole position on Saturday, jumping ahead of team-mate Max Verstappen in Qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix.
Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas: “I didn't get a perfect lap together in Q3”

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2018
1 Mins read
The Finn will start fifth on the grid after being disappointed not to get a perfect lap during the top ten shootout, although he praised his mechanics for getting an engine change completed in between FP3 and Qualifying.
Formula 1

Red Bull ‘In a League of Their Own’ during Mexico Qualifying - Hamilton

By Paul Hensby
October 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton was happy to get to within 0.135 seconds of Daniel Ricciardo in Qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix after struggling for performance earlier in the weekend.
Formula 1

Ricciardo Snatches Mexico Pole Away From Red Bull Team-mate Verstappen

By Craig Edwards
October 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Red Bull secured their first front row lockout since 2013 after Daniel Ricciardo snatched pole position away from Max Verstappen. Lewis Hamilton beat Sebastian Vettel to third fastest
Formula 1

Räikkönen says that Ferrari must improve through Mexican GP weekend

By James Eagles
October 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Kimi Räikkönen was off the pace in both Free Practice 1 and 2 at the Mexican Grand Prix, knowing that Ferrari have to improve in order to keep the Constructors’ Championship alive.
Formula 1

Red Bull 'out of our reach' reckons Hamilton after testing Friday in Mexico

By James Eagles
October 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Lewis Hamilton could only manage a best of fifth in Free Practice 1 for the Mexican Grand Prix and suggests that Red Bull are too strong for them early in the weekend.
Formula 1

Hartley confident of strong Mexican GP weekend after 'positive' Friday

By James Eagles
October 27, 2018
1 Mins read
Brendon Hartley feels that Toro Rosso are making steps to get the car closer to his liking after a successful Friday at the Mexican Grand Prix.
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