Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton leapfrogged Daniel Ricciardo in the opening corners.
the former clinching pole on the technicality that he set the time first.
The Stewards acknowledge that attending the National Anthem is an important element of the pre-race procedures and a sign of respect for the host country of the event.
Villeneuve replied: “Well if the other person is ahead of you in the championship or has been doing a better job and you are leaving
if you get a five-year contract with Audi why not? It gives you time to build the team.