He was pushed to ninth as the pace quickened .
The nine - time world champion fought back with a 1'46.923 lap , moving him into eighth place , 0.434 s off today 's fastest time .
He was pushed to ninth as the pace quickened , but the nine - time world champion fought back with a 1'46.923 lap , moving him into eighth place , 0.434 s off today 's fastest time .