Greatest second
The Chinese language Grand Prix weekend introduced some optimistic moments for Kick Sauber each on and off the circuit, even when this finally was not mirrored within the closing outcomes.
After an in depth intra-team battle in Saturday’s Dash, Zhou solely simply missed out on taking some extent by ending the occasion in P9, whereas Bottas’ debut Q3 look of the yr in qualifying was one other feel-good second.
But it surely was maybe Zhou’s emotional response to racing in entrance of his house followers for the primary time that proved to be significantly particular. The 24-year-old – who’s to date the one driver from China to have competed in F1 – was given a standing ovation from the group when he crossed the road, leaving him overcome with emotion after stepping out of the automotive.
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Worst second
Pit cease points have been a persistent wrestle for Kick Sauber within the early levels of the season, additional including to their woes together with an absence of outcomes. Bottas endured a 52-second go to to the pits in Bahrain due to a cross-threaded wheel nut, dropping him down the order to P19.
Comparable incidents occurred in Saudi Arabia and Australia, with Bottas lacking out on probably scoring factors on the latter after his cease was delayed by round 30 seconds.
Luckily the staff finally bought on high of the difficulty, however their factors drought continued all through the 14 rounds of the championship to date.
