Sunday: Williams drivers happy with points scored at Suzuka
Even if they finish further than their starting positions, Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas are quite satisfied with their race because they scored significant points, allowing them to consolidate the 3rd place for the Williams F1 team in the constructors' championship.
Valtteri Bottas (No. 77) – 6th
The Finn hoped for more from the race and couldn’t resist the Red Bulls. He also spares a thought for Jules Bianchi, a victim of an accident at the end of the race: « It wasn’t an easy race for us today, but we scored big points which is good. The car wasn’t very good in the rain, but we got the most out of the strategy. We lacked pace in the corners, so we lost a lot of time. It was a surprise to see the Red Bulls so fast; in the rain, we could have fought. I really hope Jules is okay after his accident and that there’s nothing serious. »
Felipe Massa (No. 19) – 7th
The Brazilian had a complicated race but is not concerned about the sport. Massa is thinking especially of the Frenchman Jules Bianchi, whom he knew at Ferrari: « The race was very difficult today, I struggled at the start with aquaplaning and towards the end, it started to get dark because the rain was falling again. The Red Bulls were too fast for us today, especially with the intermediates, so we had no chance to defend ourselves. However, my main concern at the moment is that Jules is doing well. »
