For this 73rd Pau GP, the 26 drivers they are launched for a free practice session divided into 2 groups of 40 minutes. The leader of the championship, Esteban Ocon it is confided to AutoHebdo few days before the GP “I have never roamed to Pau. The circuit looks fantastic and I looked forward to being able to compete again races in France. I made several tours in simulator. I know overtakes is almost impossible, thus the qualifications will be very important for fetching the victory. If the circuit is new, my approach will remain the same: I want to win most races possible. ”
The young 17-year-old driver began very well the day with a better time the morning with 1:10.688, he is followed by Max Verstappen who signed his first victory the last weekend and Felix Rosenqvist. No collision or brought out of track was regretted during this session. Jake Dennis ends 5th of the session in front of his fellow countryman Tom Blomqvist, who will be penalized by 10 places on the starting grid of tomorrow further to its driving change to Hockenheim.
