Alex Albon hopes to repeat his top 10 result from qualifying in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.
The Williams driver reached Q3 for the first time in 2022 in qualifying at Spa Francorchamps, meaning all 20 full-time drivers have now done so at least once this season.
And with so many drivers taking grid penalties for new engine components, it means Albon will line-up sixth to start the race, just behind the two Mercedes’.
“The car has been feeling really good all weekend,” he commented post-session.
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“We know we tend to suit the low-downforce circuits. We knew this was a chance to do Q2, but Q3 is a different ballgame.
“I feel we maximized everything today; got the tyres in the right window — it’s been tricky with these cars this year — got the right slipstream.”
But with plenty of drivers also out of position, Albon admits he may find himself watching his mirrors more often than not on Sunday.
“It’s a little bit unpredictable as no one has really done a proper race run this weekend, with the weather,” he said.
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“Normally our race pace is a little bit stronger than our qualifying pace but I’m not sure starting P6 that’ll be the case.
“So we’ve got to focus on ourselves. This circuit’s not like Monaco or Zandvoort — if you’re quicker, you tend to be able to get past the car in front. We have to bear that in mind.
“We do have a slippery car, which is always going to help us to try and stay in front but regardless it’s going to be a battle.
“When you look at people like Max [Verstappen and Charles [Leclerc] I think they’re going to be past everyone in lap five or so, so let’s keep that in mind and try and get some points.”