2019 Chinese Grand Prix: Valtteri Bottas' Pole Lap | Pirelli

The Finn blasted his way around the Shanghai International Circuit to take a seventh career pole, and his first Pirelli Pole Position Award of the season.
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[@maxreimann6734]

Anyone watching ahead of 2024 China GP?

[@sgonzoo]

Me lol

[@jonathaniipinge8796]

We are live

[@donnyzemko3454]

trying to remember the track layout lol, it’s been so long

[@Casherr93]

idk why i hated this track before but now i think its awesome, maybe because we have trash like jeddah, miami, las vegas or lusail

[@donnyzemko3454]

@@Casherr93 i agree, except for vegas i was at the vegas gp in person last year and i really enjoyed it. (Even though we missed 2 practice sessions for negligence) The race was incredible I love how loopy china is though, can’t wait for it.

[@rayrayrayracing8830]

Meanwhile Ocon is dying in the inside

[@TomiVuori]

Who?

[@FPV-wi8fw]

@@TomiVuori ocon. You know the guy who fucked up verstappen's race in Brazil last year?

[@TheXCobra11]

maybe he is gonna get gasly's seat

[@rickdubbink]

Good

[@FPV-wi8fw]

@D K looks like he's gonna be waiting a long time.

[@francescos.7573]

Is any porridge left for tomorrow? Better keep it ready

[@Keep6ix360]

After 5 years... its race week in Shanghai again

[@ctjsb8352]

Love how you can see what gears he uses!

[@MrtinVarela]

This is the first time I see gears displayed in sync. Sharing a point across, not just stating the obvious.

[@Sanactus]

i would love to see speed as well

[@nishantvartak]

The way the Mercedes gains speed after the corner is unbelievable ... Amazing

[@maxgaf2020]

cannot wait to see this track this year

[@duskodragic649]

Hope they change the first corner.

[@voongnz]

Same, nice to have 1 more proper non-street track on the calendar this year and a fast technical track i like.

[@mrklv1593]

@@duskodragic649 Why? At least its unique

[@octanev223]

Why? Its cool and unique and has a cool racing line​@@duskodragic649

[@TheJokerit19]

Same & about time.

[@asifrahman8100]

Why don’t they show the speedometer anymore?

[@louielambretta389]

YES. I think its because of how fast the upload it now, i would prefer a delayed upload with screen stats

[@Twin540i]

Because it will show Mercedes is still the fastest car despite sky Lewis F1 "claiming" Ferrari has half a second advantage on the straightaway.

[@helikopteri123]

@@Twin540i You don't need a speedometer to realise Mercedes has a better car for this track.

[@Twin540i]

@@helikopteri123 Mercedes has had and still is the fastest car on the grid despite all the hammy fans saying Ferrari is the faster car

[@helikopteri123]

@@Twin540i For Australia and China. In Bahrain Ferrari was the better one.

[@tanrenyang7881]

Beard power activated

[@onilosha]

Beard power seems to be working, unlike mustache power. 😂

[@BlackStar2161]

@@onilosha Superior hairodynamics

[@Wargon2013]

Again, why no telemetry?!

[@Cherub1m7]

Look how fast they uploaded this. Personally I prefer having footage ASAP they can always re upload later with telem.

[@anamajhol]

@@Cherub1m7 So you tell me they can show the telemetry LIVE on tv but can't do it after several hours later on KZbin?

[@nicolasgarcia248]

No telemetry....You shouldn't pay for this video...oh wait, this is for free

[@georgerosebush9754]

@@nicolasgarcia248 Not that argument again, oh it's free so why not just upload a blank video right? Do you know how this benefits them? Do you know why it matters that people like what they upload? I'm guessing you don't, but it's just basic economics. Just because it's "free" doesn't mean people can't voice their criticisms or think of ways to improve it.

[@MrAsetgraffiti]

Nicolas Garcia neoliberal or F1 TV customer?

[@tanrenyang7881]

Bottas might be challenging for the title with Lewis!

[@waterbah6706]

FAST MOTORSPORTS hopefully

[@sherlockholmes7630]

Might be??? It is already on brother.

[@jakewoolley9533]

Mikes Holmes only the 3rd race a lot can happen yet. But at the minute it looks like he’s a contender for the title

[@Makavelli2127]

Hardley anything between them, Bottas doesnt have what it takes to beat lewis wheel to wheel.

[@tanrenyang7881]

There's alot of F1 fans wanna see Bottas to be a world champion

[@deathmetalshredify]

This was a very cool and calm qualifying lap, that deserves a lot of respect!

[@robysigno765]

Bottas woke up, love it!

[@MokshaaSharma]

That Sector 2 was God level Holy !!

[@tristanmohamed7833]

And that last corner ! Holy moly

[@C3lloman]

@@tristanmohamed7833 S2 was good but threw away at least a couple of tenths in the corner immediately following.

[@rahulramchandani5432]

Thanks for the cámara angle🙏 Hopefully you could bring back live data in terms of throttle, gears, rpm... It’s pretty interesting to see it

[@mattdunno1124]

Thank you for the MUCH BETTER T-cam view!!!!

[@CutyAaron]

Wingman mode disengaged!!

[@alraptor97raptor91]

And wingman engaged on you!

[@CutyAaron]

@@alraptor97raptor91 plz no daddy

[@alraptor97raptor91]

@@CutyAaron 😄😄 That felt like it touched you man you're OK.

[@satos1]

1:15 Just listen to the revs go up (reduced drag) when the DRS is activated. Loving it

[@arkpan4x4]

Thanks F1 KZbin,that you put the pole after Q Highlights..i work all day and i cant see it live..

[@oxman7]

Thank you for the T cam! Class lap!

[@driftyskids449]

So glad he is on my fantasy f1 team, great job Valtteri!

[@Ssssami]

Second sector was absolutely perfect 👌

[@MrJayboi88]

Valtteri its Mr Quaker. Please give Lewis some oats.

[@Pavel_Bazhnyov]

One of the best races in the season, that circuit; best of luck to Valtteri!

[@peterbach9276]

What a lap

[@MarJov]

What a lap ! Amazing flying Finn !

[@bennett93]

great video, thanks liberty media. Please include telemetry in the future. Keep up the good work.

[@mgustafson2010]

Unpopular opinion, I really like this circuit. It's not the best or without flaws but I actually like it

[@reisanibal1]

That high-speed left-hander in sector 2 was near perfect

[@bedeyoung4843]

0:51 They take that double left corner so quickly it’s actually impossible in the f1 games

[@kriXoff75]

beautiful. I think 1st and 2nd are the most difficult corners of all 2019 tracks.

[@KXF41]

His apex speed at T8 over the bumps is most impressive

[@guilhermelzdias]

Botas should win - who agrees?

[@manigopal92]

There's not a chance Bottas beating Lewis Hamilton over the course of a season. Over an entire season, it takes immense mental strength. Remember last year when we all thought Seb is going to be the champion after 3 races ? Lewis is so tough mentally. He's almost superhuman. He's usually slow at the beginning of the season but comes alive in the middle of the season. Bottas doesn't stand a chance against Hamilton. Not a fanboy but just stating facts. Lewis enjoys pressure while even a 4 time WC like Sebastian wilts under it. LH is a very hard nut to crack.

[@footythoughtstv3435]

@@manigopal92 But would you not say when cracked he is weak as shown through 2016 vs Rosberg? (PS: I fully back Hamilton to overcome Bottas even though I am a Verstappen fan)

[@alraptor97raptor91]

Anyone can win.

[@alraptor97raptor91]

@@manigopal92 Not as an immortal like the raptor. 😄

[@Firemarioflower]

@@manigopal92 HAHAHAHA is that right? So what is that we saw in Silverstone or Spa 2018? A Hamilton cracking under pressure and being sore loser.

[@alexandruionita7385]

Happy 1000th race Formula 1❤

[@abcjelly]

Awesome👌 lap Gotta love😍 the sound of Mercedes V6 2019 engine sounds like a V8-12

[@NSaysSilly]

WE ARE BACK BABY

[@WinnerMK777]

RIP 2020 Shanghai GP. Shame on you Coronavirus.

[@Tharag999]

Absolutely insane middle sector! Throwing it in there!

[@albertlu7372]

Great job Valtteri Bottas! 🇫🇮

[@lorddrac_dontaskmetodance]

That first turn gave me whiplash. Lord!!

[@xmstrxtrx]

Well done Beardtas. That downshifts sick.

[@TNTsundar]

That’s what I’d like to hear!

[@diazzsama]

The first right hander is very punishing. Love it.

[@stanley1433]

This year at Turn1 is the Zhou Guanyu's stand!!

[@zikkutube]

what to say. Valtteri can drive this car. flying lap. amazing to watch this 2019 cars

[@derrick8634]

What a perfect lap!!!

[@Alumnikiid]

1:35.....The ultra instinct needed not to lose the back end is unbelievable

[@JamesKightleyDK]

what do you mean

[@reid1420]

@@JamesKightleyDK if u don't watch anime, u won't get it.

[@norbertkocsis5945]

I hope a comparison with Hamilton is coming up next

[@frasermcinnes7390]

Norbert Kocsis They’ll probably do it with Vettel

[@jonasbartels6751]

@@frasermcinnes7390 why should they?

[@vardenispavardenis1163]

@@jonasbartels6751 cause I said they will do it that mean they will do it

[@kaijansen865]

@@jonasbartels6751 maybe there is too less difference between the Mercedes.

[@alraptor97raptor91]

@@jonasbartels6751 Criticism!

[@danielrichardson1090]

That’s what I like to hear! That’s what I like to see! Well done Valtteri Bottas great job mate. I’m cheering on Vettel and Bottas this afternoon. Can we get two video comparisons please F1? Bottas vs Hamilton Q3, Bottas vs Vettel Q3 I want to see exactly where Bottas found his time compared to these 2 guys. Because Vettel was matching them in 1 and 2 but lost 2.5 or so in 3.

[@linevelliracing1287]

Solid lap, so smooth

[@falconpowerful2362]

Hell yes, Valtteri!!! Well done! I sincerely hope Bottas takes the title this year :-) .

[@TheChazas]

Beautiful lap, hope Silver Arrows will fly well tomorrow as well.

[@degweatesht3084]

No

[@toivonencresto]

Please video with speed, Brake/throttle, rpm and BOOST

[@keerthisagar2200]

The beard to be feared !! Well done Valteri.

[@justicewarrior9187]

UNFUCKING BELIEVABLE!!! It's like he has a grip glitch!

[@ABCurry30]

His final corner compared to the other drivers is fine af

[@DefinitiveMedia22]

That was smooth as hell, but iiss the days of seeing drivers struggle in the V12 turbo monsters

[@carlosmpsenyorcapitacollon6977]

BWOAHttas: He protecc He atacc But most importantly He keeps Hamilton bacc

[@CarlosSilva-bf9ee]

This year will be extremely competitive.

[@LWPC7]

Supreme lap

[@I________]

If you have an iPhone 7 or next (stereo iPhone), and if you put it in horizontal mode covering the Ear capsule, you will be able to listen the original sound of the Power unit

[@stevec3982]

Yes, well done guys

[@ericsbuds]

Valtteri's for World Champ this season!!

[@DanielDimov358]

'Party mode' is back. Damn that car is so balanced in the corners!

[@hunterdanton3752]

I miss these cars

[@resey3503]

Please compare: Vettel's Lap and fastest corners/straights And Bottas' Lap and fastest corners/straights

[@DrTrizio]

Really hard track.. Well done Bot

[@bjtenpierick]

This is the last chinese grand prix on this moment

[@jonasrodrigues3898]

That’s our boy..., congrats.....

[@alsimoncelli7313]

While Hamilton was surfing, kitesurfing and modeling in the off season, Bottas was busting his ass in the gym, rally racing, perfecting his driving skills. He deserves it!

[@ajunta2270]

Let's talk when the season's over lol. Qualy is 2-1 for Hamilton now. People have already forgotten Bahrain. And last year. And the year before that.

[@nanderlizernanderlizer684]

he is still going to lose to ham in the championship though so it dont matter.

[@alsimoncelli7313]

I said he deserved P1, I didn’t say anything about the championship! I do like that fact that he’s putting pressure on Hamilton. Makes for a more exciting season.

[@alsimoncelli7313]

ya ya In one of Hamilton’s most resent interviews, he even said he only trained 1-2x per week or less. But your missing my point. Bottas’s hard work put him on pole, and because of that he’s stepped up his game. I’m not taking anything away from Hamilton’s talent and years of dedication and hard work. I am a true AMG fan. Own 2 of them. C55 and a C63 507. License plate “SilvArrw” And where did I say Hamilton was lazy or lessor?

[@shiko1859]

Lol

[@BR-rg9ib]

Valtteri... valtteri... Valtteri.... We want P1 tomorrow ....

[@raymondo43]

As hot as the porridge James made this morning!

[@felipemartins1495]

🚀 Go Valtteri

[@justicewarrior9187]

I wanna see the G's being pulled and the speed!!

[@anaconda6147]

Clean lap!

[@SaurabhYadav-qv9or]

That's what Valtteri like to hear and doesn't like "Valtteri.... it's james" :D

[@GoatzAreEpic]

lol you deserve more likes

[@KXF41]

This comment is a bit too well used now...

[@u4always]

nothing else to say..

[@LegendarySnipez7000]

James, it's Valtteri

[@danieldudas9026]

Well done Valtteri!

[@daleearnhardtsmustache3984]

Is the real Bottas back?

[@NewBoy0606]

I dunno whether this is the real one, but I like this one better.

[@magnussencube]

David Pinkston no, a bottas 2.0

[@alraptor97raptor91]

Yes he is by a obviously margin (And don't try and sarcastic move as it'll be impervious to me)

[@mathcachaille]

He is, did you miss the Bahrain GP ?

[@alraptor97raptor91]

@@mathcachaille Just be careful those people can pull sarcasm out from them. 👍

[@AntonioPadron]

Is Bottas the new Rosberg?

[@manigopal92]

There's not a chance Bottas beating Lewis Hamilton over the course of a season. Over an entire season, it takes immense mental strength. Remember last year when we all thought Seb is going to be the champion after 3 races ? Lewis is so tough mentally. He's almost superhuman. He's usually slow at the beginning of the season but comes alive in the middle of the season. Bottas doesn't stand a chance against Hamilton. Not a fanboy but just stating facts. Lewis enjoys pressure while even a 4 time WC like Sebastian wilts under it. LH is a very hard nut to crack.

[@YouthEnergy]

@@manigopal92 I'm nationally obligated to be a Bottas fan but you speak the truth. Objectively, Lewis is the best driver on the grid hands down.

[@abbaese3613]

​@@manigopal92 haha lewis is so tough? he just doesn't make mistakes because he is an alien driver in the grid. But think about a bad mercedes upgrade to the car or a strategy error from the team. When you look at past you can see he is fragile almost 'mentally' as seb. his driving is superb but .... we didn't see him in a slower car since 2013. and dont tell me ferrari is faster last year, ferrari made awful upgrades after spa and litteraly went back to the spa version aero at the last third in the season. this is a disaster for a team because everyone on the grid getting faster and faster with the upgrades but you can't get faster AND get slower due to upgrades. makes huge pace difference.

[@mrmathh3680]

@@manigopal92 this guy is just copy pasting this comment all over the place, every fan boy says "im not a fan boy BUT..."

[@ajunta2270]

Valtteri was always better than Rosberg.

[@Danielthegoat2024]

who's watching this a day before the race

[@ivanputeraa]

The g-force on the first turn is somehow insane...

[@jaspercruz6094]

Valtteri, this is James

[@studentlife2182]

Ferrari is the ducati version of F1: straight line speed is incredible, but not really good on corner Mercedes is the honda: straight speed is not that great, but easier to ride around corner.

[@KasperViggoJensen]

Talk about smooth steering input.

[@dinosgura]

The flying Finn

[@footythoughtstv3435]

Damn that sound at 1:34 is amazing

[@yudhisr]

Here we go again, Merc dominating F1 👍🏼

[@supraking1319]

Lewis, its James. Hahahaha, this season is lit

[@ricardo_tanji99]

Lewis it's james! Please hold position

[@djp5008]

James: Valtteri, it's James. Oh, wait nvm. Valtteri: Copy.

[@Double666Trouble]

Bottas finally has realized his job is up for grabs.he ain't got nothing to lose in my eyes.ocon is waiting to be the new wingman.soon it's going to be "Esteban its James"

[@rainekarukka]

Hyvä wale!!

[@radityaindera3442]

No telemetry because it is takes much work and we still watching nonetheless.

[@enniogreco8914]

Sembra passata un’eternità..

[@RoderRock]

The Best in 2019

[@fadzilsyj4694]

Well done Bottas👍👍👍👍👍

[@imrebudai4930]

It would be better if we could see the live speed,and other details through the lap.

[@SharlesIII]

Valtteri when porridge is half of at the store :

[@xRays6]

Quality internet video.

[@Felix-mp2vj]

GO BOTTAS!