Magnussen: “Demotivated by the penalty, but in the race we will be in the middle of the group”

Second day in Bahrain quite complicated for the Renault relegated to the rear of the grid and further dejected by the knowledge of having to start with Magnussen from the pit lane.

“I only completed one lap because we preferred to save the tires for the race. Without the penalty for not passing the weighbridge during FP2 I would have approached it differently and would have been able to repeat Melbourne. Unfortunately I didn't know that they could call multiple pilots at the same time. When I saw the red light I thought it was just Kvyat who was in front of me and I continued – the account of trials and misdeeds of Kevin, 12th and 19th – For tomorrow I think we can fight for the center of the group. The grand prix is ​​long and anything can happen."

“The team did a great job and got me through the very first elimination. Unfortunately I had no speed and couldn't do much. in the race we should be stronger. I therefore hope to recover positions. It is easier to overtake here than in Australia” – the statement by Jolyon Palmer, 20th bin both shifts.