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Otmar Szafnauer says the focus is on scoring points this weekend

Otmar Szafnauer says "the focus is on scoring points this weekend"

26-11-2019 15:40 Last update: 15:52

Racing Point team boss Otmar Szafnauer is hopeful that his team can perform well at the final race of the season this weekend. Both Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll are looking forward to the race and it should be a spectacular finale to the season. 

“We’ve dusted ourselves down after a tough race in Brazil and are determined to bounce back with a better result in Abu Dhabi. It’s a circuit we’ve gone well at in the past – particularly with Checo, who has scored points there in every race with the team since he signed in 2014 – so we’re feeling positive heading into the weekend.
 
“The Yas Marina is a great setting for the season finale. Although it gets very hot during the day, the evening is much more pleasant and the circuit looks spectacular under the lights. They really know how to put on a show and the facility itself is first class, which I’m sure the whole paddock appreciates at the end of a long season.
 
“It’s been a transitional year for the team and optimism for 2020 is high. But for now, the focus is on scoring points this weekend. Reclaiming sixth place in the Championship will be a big task – but we all want to end 2019 on a positive note and will keep fighting until the very end.”

Racing Point will hope that they can battle Toro Rosso to sixth in the constructor's championship at Abu Dhabi this weekend.