Force India has started its season well by scoring points in each of the previous three races. It occupies the 4th place in the Constructors’ standings with 17 points. This double entry into the Top 10 by Sergio P\u00e9rez and Esteban Ocon in 9th and 10th positions respectively gives them hope to score big points on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Sergio P\u00e9rez Q3: 9th (1:35.337)<\/b><\/p>\n
The Mexican also has good memories in Sochi, as he had been on the podium during the 2015 edition.<\/p>\n
Today in qualifying, the Guadalajara native secured 9th place on the grid. Nonetheless, this good result was not easy to achieve due to the track’s evolution and the difficulty in getting the tires to work properly.<\/p>\n
He recounts his session: \u00ab It wasn’t an ideal session for me. But in the end, we achieved a good result, and we can be delighted to be in Q3. I didn’t achieve the perfect lap. (…). It’s not easy to bring the tires into the right operating window and maintain them throughout a full lap. Added to that, the track conditions changed a lot compared to yesterday, and I think it affected everyone. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The objective is clear for Sergio P\u00e9rez tomorrow, gain positions: \u00ab The key for the race tomorrow will be to have a good start up to the second corner. It’s a complicated corner and in the past, there has been a lot of action at the start. I am optimistic about the race. I think we can aim for higher positions from our starting point. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\nHappy to achieve today’s goal: get into Q3! We have a great starting position. Tomorrow I’ll give it all to continue scoring points! \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udfd4\ud83c\udfc1 pic.twitter.com\/pa1zO2LzAE<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Sergio P\u00e9rez (@SChecoPerez) 29 avril 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Esteban Ocon Q3: 10th (1:35.430)<\/b><\/p>\n
Esteban Ocon started his season in the best possible way by scoring points in each of his races. The only thing left was to find a compromise to also be competitive in qualifying and make it to Q3. This has been achieved today in Russia, with this 10th position on the grid.<\/p>\n
The Frenchman could be satisfied with this great performance of the day: \u00ab It’s the first appearance in Q3 of my career and I am relatively happy with our performance today. \u00bb<\/p>\n
He continues on the work done by his team to get there: \u00ab The team did a fantastic job improving the car throughout each session, and I felt very comfortable at the start of qualifying. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The native of Evreux, however, admits to having made a small mistake during his lap in Q3: \u00ab I made a small mistake during my lap in Q3. I am a bit frustrated because there was an opportunity to be even higher on the grid. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Just like his teammate, he wishes to have a good start and turn his result of the day into points: \u00ab If I can make a clean start, everything will be at stake for tomorrow. It’s important that I take advantage of my best qualification in Formula 1 to score more points. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\nFirst Q3 of my career!! Please with the job achieved by @ForceIndiaF1<\/a> this week end ! All to play tomorrow \ud83e\udd19\ud83c\udffb #RussianGP<\/a> #F1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vUhBvqiBF1<\/a><\/p>\n