Team Talk - Saturday in Abu Dhabi

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Motor Racing - Formula One World Championship - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Qualifying Day - Abu Dhabi, UAE

John Booth, Team Principal: “Mixed fortunes for our two drivers today. On the one hand, Will was very happy with his performance. He got a good clean lap and is clearly at one with this circuit, having raced here in 2014. Roberto on the other side of the garage had a less comfortable time of it in qualifying, which is not how he would have wished to be going into his last race of the season tomorrow. Still, both drivers and the rest of the team will be giving it everything we have to see out 2015 on a positive note.”

Will Stevens: “I’m really happy with my qualifying today. Looking at the weekend so far, this has been one of my strongest races all season. As soon as I got here I felt really comfortable with the car and it’s nice to be at a track where I’ve had previous F1 experience. I’m very excited about tomorrow now; the pace is going to be good and I’m really hoping to end the season on a high. I think we’re pretty on top of it to be honest.”

Roberto Merhi: “A disappointing qualifying for me, I flat spotted my tyre on my quick lap, as I haven’t had the confidence in my brakes all weekend. I was also blocked on my other lap, so overall not a great qualifying for me. It’s a shame, as this is the final race, but I will look forward to tomorrow now and the opportunities it may bring.”

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