Hadjar: It wasn't my best qualifying, but I'm pleased

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar qualified third for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, but will drop to eighth on the grid tomorrow due to a penalty for an engine change.

"The car has been performing well all weekend," the Frenchman explained after the session. "It feels great to return from a wrist injury with this kind of pace, and I really enjoy battling for a spot in the top three.

"It wasn't my best qualifying session, but I'm satisfied because everything went smoothly.

"It's never ideal to start with a grid penalty at a track where we are quick and have to fight back through the field, but starting from eighth, I'm confident I can make my way forward and secure a strong result."