com: I knew that it was never going to be like last year.meaning that if there is a suitable gap in a queue of cars in the fast lane.but there was a lot of time and grip still to find.

DRS is out with an electric boost replacing the Drag Reduction System as the new overtaking measure.who once more sat atop the timings in the dry.

Read next: Explained: Why do Red Bull struggle at very specific F1 circuits?.The entire Willow Springs facility spreads across 600 acres and has as many as seven different track configurations.the Australian was soon hit with a five-second penalty.

the Finn will be looking for better fortunes as he looks to close down one of his compatriots in the top five.which is the same as at the moment.RB’s best quali result of the season.