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After Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas locked out the front row at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Qualifying, the Briton says they will work as a team in the race.
Mercedes managed to lock out the front row at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Qualifying, after Max Verstappen crashed in his final flying lap.
Lewis Hamilton was obviously overjoyed by this result.
“Wow, what a tough track this is, incredibly technical and complex,” the Briton said afterwards.
“It is amazing what they have built here track-wise, the speed around here is phenomenal.
“We looked quick through practice, but for some reason [in F]P3 and particularly qualifying, we lacked in pace, struggling with the tyres.
“So for us to get a one-two, I am really proud of Valtteri and the men and women in our team who have been working so hard. This is a great result.”
Asked if there will be teamwork between him and Bottas in the race tomorrow, Lewis said:
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“Yeah definitely, this was the goal. We worked so hard through simulation, through set-up.
“Collaboration has been just epic with Valtteri, he is the best team-mate there has ever been in this sport We worked together with the set-up and getting the car where it needs to be.”
However, Lewis acknowledges the speed Red Bull has shown today.
“Those guys were just so fast. That Bull around this track is something else. Given where we are, I am grateful for what we have managed.
“We always get closer in race pace. They have obviously fixed something with the set-up from yesterday and were rapid today.
“I anticipate it will be a close battle but Valtteri and I will be on it,” concluded the seven-time champion.
