Saturday: Pole for Rosberg, judgement error for Hamilton at Mercedes

Nico Rosberg (No. 6) – no time and Pole position

Eighth career pole for the championship leader to whom everything is smiling so far: « Wow, what a qualifying session! It was very difficult with the rain and the conditions changing so quickly. It’s really satisfying to do everything right in these conditions and to be able to be in the lead. Thanks to the team today for guiding me so well throughout the entire hour. »

His last lap during Q3 offered him pole thanks to his determination: « My last lap was difficult because we were very tight on time, and I was stuck behind Lewis. Fortunately, he didn’t finish his lap, but I remembered that we were losing 3 or 4 seconds in the last corners when it was very wet, so there was an opportunity to really improve, and I had to keep going. It’s a great opportunity to start the race from pole, and I’m going to give it my all to win tomorrow. »

Lewis Hamilton (No. 44) – no time and 6th

For the Briton, after Austria, it’s a new error, this time of judgment, that cost him dearly: I made a mistake today and ended the lap when I should have continued. It was a difficult qualifying with changing conditions and we really did well until the crucial moment. It was my decision, a bad choice, and it determined my qualification. I’m sorry to have disappointed the fans today because their support has been fantastic and I will do what I can to have a great race for them tomorrow.

For the Grand Prix, he will need a good start: « I need a start like I had in Austria and then do my best to come back to the front; you never know what might happen. »

« It’s difficult, when you just get out of the car, to express your emotions and see the positive, but I’m going to meet my team and my family now, and we will prepare for tomorrow, » he concluded.