Sauber, Sutil: “I immediately noticed engine problems”

Disappointing Chinese GP for Clean which in addition to lacking speed, today suffered both in terms of grip and reliability.

“It was a rather complicated race to manage regarding the tires – he admitted Esteban Gutierrez, 16° – With these temperatures the averages didn't work properly and we had to convert to the three-stop strategy, a choice that penalized us even if with the pace we had we couldn't aspire to much more. However, I believe in the team and I know that from Barcelona we will be able to start recovering."

“Unfortunately my run didn't last long – the story of Adrian Sutil – During the formation lap I started to feel some problems and when we set off I almost had no power. At the first corner I realized it was the engine and after losing some positions on the seventh lap I returned to the pits. The guys tried to fix it, but the operation took too long and so I withdrew. Beyond this I remain optimistic."

Chiara Rainis