We had a very difficult afternoon as we lacked the pace to be able to fight for a good finish.
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Lando Norris rues poor start as Max Verstappen extends title lead and Lewis Hamilton makes first visit to the podium of the year.
Today's post-qualifying press conference with Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
We can rule out a one-stop strategy because it's too slow, but the idea of a four stint, three-stop race is not so far-fetched.
With the midfield battle being so close, it's very easy to go to the back of the group if you are struggling, which is what we have unfortunately seen today.
We have achieved important milestones recently, but the pole position was still one of those achievements that had eluded us.
We feel we can play our cards and we will do everything to put both our drivers in a position to fight for a place in the top ten.
Overall, it was a decent session even if, but for a few thousandths of a second it could have been better.
Logan Sargeant has been handed a 3-place grid penalty after impeding Lance Stroll during qualifying.