A challenging qualifying session for us today with a disappointing outcome, despite working hard overnight to unlock more performance from the car.
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Progress will be tough for Lewis with all cars in front of him other than Tsunoda starting on the medium tyre and yesterday in the long-run we could see that it's difficult to follow here.
The guys have made a good recovery overnight and fixed some issues we needed to work out.
The Istanbul stewards have opted to take no further action after it was alleged that Fernando Alonso double waved yellow flags during today's qualifying session.
A two-stopper using the medium for one stint and the hard for two stints is on paper the fastest strategy tomorrow.
The car has shown some good potential this weekend, so let's see what we can do tomorrow when it all counts.
Both drivers showed excellent pace today in tricky conditions, but both were unlucky at key moments.
It was a hectic and closely fought qualifying session and the result shows we did a good job of preparing for this Grand Prix.
After practice yesterday, we made some helpful changes to the car overnight and that showed in our performance today.
Pierre managed to maximise every lap and had a fantastic Saturday afternoon, likewise, Yuki has really made a step up this weekend.
It's obviously disappointing not to turn what had started as a promising day into a good qualifying result.
All in all, a good day for the team today with getting Mick into Q2 and participating in it, unlike last time where he couldn't.
Though his grid penalty means he will start eleventh, Lewis Hamilton serves notice in qualifying that the upper reaches of the Istanbul podium remain his focus.
Pierre Gasly edges out Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez as final practice compromised by wet conditions.