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Seidl: "It's crucial that we maintain our high standards" in Canadian GP
Carlos Sainz has scored 12 points in the last two Grands Prix and team principal Andreas Seidl wants to use this momentum to get another good result in Canada this weekend.
McLaren has opened up a 13 point gap between themselves and the rest of the midfield to take a commanding lead in the battle for fourth. Sainz's eight points from Monaco was super impressive as he only started in ninth.
Seidl wants the McLaren team to maintain the high standards they've set over recent weeks.
"The execution of our race operations has made the difference when points have been on offer this season, so it’s crucial that we maintain our high standards. Strategy, pit-stops and race execution from the drivers and the team are key areas in this respect," Seidl said.
"We head to Canada encouraged by the momentum of the last few races but also completely focused on ensuring we are still moving forward. We keep developing the car and are bringing new parts to Montreal."
McLaren knows how quickly the Canadian Grand Prix can change as Jenson Button capitalised on many chances to win the 2011 event. Although new to the team, Seidl knows the exact challenges which will crop up.
“The circuit in Montreal offers some unique challenges. It is, in essence, a street circuit, but at very high speed. Safety cars and changing weather have often determined the result here, so we must be prepared for any eventuality," he concluded.
