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Racing Point: Baku should play to our strengths

Racing Point: Baku should play to our strengths

24-04-2019 15:31
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Jake Williams-Smith

Racing Point team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes that the Baku City Street Circuit could play into the strengths of the Racing Point RP19's strengths.

So far this season, the team has struggled to get up and running compared to their midfield rivals however Szafnaeur is confident that the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix could be a turning point in their season.

“We arrive in Baku determined to extend our run of points finishes," he said.

"It’s a place where we have had success in the past and I think the track layout will play more to our strengths compared to Bahrain and China.

"At this time of year we just need to keep up our consistency and picking up points when we can.

"We know the middle of the grid is very close but nobody is running away in the points’ race just yet. There is all to play for because we are only five points away from fourth place in the standings”

Last season, Sergio Perez took a sensational third place finish after a manic race, holding off Sebastian Vettel for the final podium position.

Teammate Lance Stroll is no stranger to Baku magic either. In 2017, Stroll was on course for a second place finish until Valtteri Bottas just stole the position on the line on the final lap.