“I feel greater than the purpose, I’m glad for the tempo we had and the way robust we have been within the race,” Colapinto stated afterwards. “After a really robust Saturday for us, we bounced again and confirmed the tempo we had and we have been one of many strongest within the midfield.
“That’s actually optimistic for us and what we have been on the lookout for. And I feel after such a troublesome Saturday for the staff, to have this level, to have the tempo, to have the quickest lap till the tip of the race, it’s one thing else, you understand.”
Colapinto’s race might have been even higher, as he did have the quickest lap till proper on the very finish, when rivals Alpine pitted Esteban Ocon for gentle tyres to disclaim Williams that bonus level. However scoring nonetheless enabled Williams to extend their hole over Alpine within the championship, which stands now at 4 factors with 5 races remaining.
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“After a troublesome quali for me, I’m proud of how we managed the tyres and in clear air we confirmed we’re stronger than the others and on the finish on the mediums we have been tremendous fast till the tip of the race. Glad however quite a bit nonetheless to be taught and quite a bit to enhance on myself as nicely however it’s a stable begin,” continued Colapinto.