Sauber, Gutierrez: “More hopes for us in the wet”

First free practice in Canada quite positive for the Clean. Protagonist of a technical problem with Hulkenberg, rather dissatisfied with the responses of his car, was instead able to take a breather with Gutierrez, who completed many laps to familiarize himself with the tyres, but above all with a track that was new to him.

“It was a complicated Friday – he said Nico, 17th and 18th – In the morning due to the rain we were unable to complete the established program or even evaluate the new tires properly, but in the afternoon the car was undriveable. In the pits we discovered that there had been an error in the set-up, but despite the correction, things didn't go any better. There will be work to do before tomorrow."

“We tested different set-ups and managed to find the right balance, but what we need is speed which we really need to focus on – the thought of Esteban , 15th and 17th – I really like the track, you attack the curbs and brake at high speed, a good challenge overall! I also enjoyed the variable weather conditions which allowed me to get to know the intermediates better. I think we could be more competitive in the wet."

Chiara Rainis