Pulled up for a second, opening a lap, opened a lap, closed through turn 2.

B-Bal offset plus one hundred.

Tsunoda still at 3.5. Might be on a build.

Yes, Tsunoda is not on a pressure lap.

So the first corner push is Alonso. He's at four seconds.

So work the right-hand side tyres please, Max. And Alonso 2.5.

OK, let's get on with it now.

Work the tyres through turn 15.

Recharge off when ready.

Hamilton, opening a lap behind. Box this lap, please, Max. Box this lap.

Bottas opening a lap behind, Max, 2.5. You can keep up the pace on the way in, please. Push on the way in. Bottas 1.5.

I was quite happy with the balance.

So, Volkswagen, look out for the weighbridge, otherwise it's straight to job, please.

B-Bal offset plus one hundred.

B-Bal offset plus one hundred.

OK, Max, so Sainz, we believe, is opening a lap behind you. He's at 4.5.

Sainz, 3.

Sainz 2.5. And I have both Saenz behind me. Bottas 10. Bottas 10.

Zone 3.5.

So, Bottas has backed out, so now it's only Joe, but he's still at 4, so now it's only Joe, but yes, Bottas is not in front at times like that, Max. Yeah, Bottas is no threat. First one is Hamilton, no threat. First one is Hamilton at 10, so it won't be a problem. So it won't be a problem.

Recharge off. Web ready.

So back it out all the way to safety car line 2, please, Max.

So, Norris is opening a lap. Norris is opening a lap. Also, Zhou coming through. Colapinto. OK, Colapinto is coming through.

OK, then it's Alex. He's at three seconds.

Alex coming through. So just eyes on dash. Look at your delta.

OK, first corner push. Ocon, 4.

Well done. 2.5.

OK, next car on the time-lap, Checo, 12 seconds.

OK, so cancel that, Checo's on a wheeled lap.

What are we going to do in front? Expecting him to push.

Max, we think you're safe. Do you want to complete the lap? If I'm safe, then it's better to save the tyre.

Okay, we're not necessarily saving it for anything, but you can box.

And you're on the way, Bridge.

B-Bal offset plus one hundred.

Obviously unsure what the salmons will be doing, Max, whether they're at opening laps or on build laps, so we just need to take care of that.

A reminder to push 315.

And recharge hot.

You've got Magnussen opening a lap now, Max, behind you. Once you've let him through, keep up the pace and box.

So, keep up the pace. Box.

So you've got Bottas 3.5.

Bottas at 2.

Max, just planning for the next run. Overall, would you like one attempt or two attempts?

Well, I think it can be done in one.

So, box, straight to jump.

Just a reminder, Max. Again, it's around minus zero grip. Do you want me to lean on the right-hand side tyre? Right-hand side tyre. Can I get a light in the last corner, please?

Same recommendation as turn 2.

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B-Bal offset plus one hundred.

Can we have a double slow please, Max? Double slow.

It's not easy to get minus one in after turn one. Understood.

So we just need to target minus 0.5 and then we can back it out between SAFETECAR line 1 and SAFETECAR line 2 at the start and finish straight.

Max question, what are your thoughts on the new versus scrub?

Yeah, it doesn't really make a massive difference. I just struggle a little bit with understeer in the first sector tyres. Understood.

So as I say, once you pass SC1 on the exit at turn 16, you can really back it out.

So you're in that now.

You can back it out, Max.

So you can let Checo through. He's on an outlap. You can let Checo through.

Tsunoda 2.5 on a time lap.

Okay, well now I'm fucked here with the delta.

So, just increase your gaps, Checo.

And we recharge off. We're ready.

Box and pit confirm please, Max. Keep up the pace.

I need my toggle for turn 2 so I can do it a bit faster.

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Alonso, car behind has just completed a lap.

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You think he's boxing? Obviously, I'm not sure.

Brake charge off. We're ready.

OK, recharge on and double slow, please, Max. Recharge on, double slow.

Not a bad lap with the fuel not full, that's half tenth shy of Russell.

So, target minus one.

You've got Magnussen on an outlap behind you, so you can let it through.

Norris on a push. Six seconds.

3.5

Norris coming through. Braked hard, he braked hard. OK, understood.

Just target minus one.

And a reminder, you can back it out between safety car line 1 and safety car line 2.

Engine 8. Position 8.

Engine 8. Engine 8. Position 8.

OK, so you are now past safety car line 1.

OK, target minus one.

Just focus on your tyre temps, Max.

You can let Fernando through, Max.

So, of course, there'll be a bit of waiting. Yeah, backing up. Watch out, Russell's pushing. On a slow lap. He's pushing on a slow lap, is what I was trying to say.

Don't worry about your delta, people have got track position on you, so just make sure you've got gaps in the car ahead.

Is there a problem if I behave like that? You've got Hamilton doing the same at the moment.

So, give yourself a gap to Russell, Max. Gap to Russell.

It's looking good, Max. Just wait for Hamilton.

That's an excellent turnaround. That's pole position. Let's fucking go, guys. Well done. What a turnaround. Yes! Yabadabadoo, Max. That is the first official pole since Austria. Well done. That was a mighty qualifying. Well done, mate. Yeah, well done. Well done. That was really amazing, the turnaround. Great job, guys.

Yeah, well done everybody. Mega job turning around. Well done. Fantastic. Yeah, that was fun. It comes much better. So then we can send it.

Half a tenth to George there, so fucking close. Yeah, last corner, a little twist, but it worked. Excuse my French, by the way.

Well, that's lovely to me, that, friends.

And we're into pitlane please, Max.