Stroll happy to be back in the points after challenging race

Lance Stroll says he is glad to be back in the points with Racing Point after a challenging race in Azerbaijan from 13th on the grid.

Stroll has so far been shaded by teammate Sergio Perez in 2019 but was just happy to get into the points for the second time this season. 

The Canadian was able to fight into the top 10 and ended the race in ninth place, ahead behind his teammate in sixth and the two McLaren's ahead.

“It feels good to be back in the points because it was a very challenging race from start to finish," he said after the race.

"This is a track that has no margin for error, keeping concentration was a key factor and that is what we did today. It was fun; we overtook cars on track and brought the car home in P9.

"We were fortunate with the contact between Kvyat and Ricciardo because we picked up a couple of places there, then we overtook a few more cars on track, but the car felt good throughout the race.

"I am really happy with where we are right now, fighting for points at every race but there’s no doubt that it’s very tight in the midfield and we are going to have to keep pushing.”