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Racing Point travel to Baku with confidence

Racing Point travel to Baku with confidence

24-04-2019 16:59
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Ahead of the 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Racing Point is feeling confident. Last year, Sergio Perez found himself on the podium after a bizarre final few laps. Perez also stepped onto the podium in 2016 at this event.

Team boss Otmar Szafnauer is determined to improve on their results so far in 2019 and sees Baku as a perfect opportunity to start.

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

"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."

Unsurprisingly Perez is excited to be heading back to Baku. The Mexican draws attention towards his two previous podiums at the circuit in the Racing Point preview.

“I’ve been on the podium in Baku at two of the three races so far and I think my podium last year was one of my best races," he said.

“Baku has become one of my favourite races of the year. It’s a quick lap with good overtaking opportunities and that seems to generate lots of drama."