Saturday: the two Renaults in the Top 10
After a mixed weekend in Monaco, the English firm returns to Q3 in Montreal and hopes for an eventful race to score big points.
Nick Heidfeld – 9th
« I am very happy because I think I did my best today. We drove with more downforce than usual because we are hoping for a bit of rain tomorrow. We made some minor adjustments to the car today and we definitely achieved the best we could. I am also happy with how I’m driving on the super soft tires when yesterday I wasn’t satisfied. I think it shows in my lap times. Obviously, you always want to do better than ninth, but being in the top 10 is satisfying, and we will try to improve that tomorrow by ensuring a good race pace and gaining a few places ».
Vitaly Petrov – 10th
« Track temperatures were much lower than yesterday and it was very difficult to properly heat the tires during qualifying. As a result, I lacked grip and lost a bit of time on my best lap. Nevertheless, Nick and I made it to Q3 and that’s a good thing considering the problems we had in Monaco. As for tomorrow’s race, it’s really hard to make any prediction. Montreal is almost always a crazy race and the safety car often plays a role. Additionally, the weather remains completely uncertain. Consequently, tomorrow, we’ll have to adapt to the conditions and seize every opportunity. »
