Friday’s pair of follow classes on the Components 1 Grand Prix noticed the Visa Money App Racing Bulls pair of Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar in the course of the pack. Hadjar completed in P10 in FP1 after which in P13 in FP2, whereas Lawson completed ninth within the first hour and seventh within the second.
That has each drivers believing extra issues are potential on Saturday in Baku.
“It’s been day for us,” shared Lawson within the crew’s post-practice report. “I haven’t raced right here in a number of years and it feels very completely different to what I keep in mind in F2. I believe they did a terrific job at cleansing the observe this weekend because it has good grip from the outset so we’re driving somewhat sooner than Qualifying occasions. We all the time purpose to be within the prime ten every weekend, so it in fact feels good to be there on the finish of FP2.
“The consistency of the automotive has been very robust not too long ago, so we have to proceed to chase the small margins.”
On the opposite aspect of the storage, Hadjar highlighted some areas the place he wants to enhance, to achieve that top-ten purpose set forth by his teammate.
“It didn’t really feel nice on the market in the present day,” mentioned Hadjar. “I’ve been struggling to seek out the boundaries of the automotive, it’s nonetheless very inconsistent, and my very own driving wants work as properly, particularly in Sector 2. I’ve a transparent concept of the modifications I wish to make to the automotive setup and the areas I would like to enhance on my aspect.
”I’m feeling fairly assured for tomorrow, and hopefully we will attain Q3.”
Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will get underway at 8:00 a.m. Jap Time on Saturday, following the ultimate hour of follow.
