Stroll: "We're obviously not winning a podium in Baku this year"

14:06, 22 Apr 2018
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Last season in Baku, Lance Stroll took a surprising podium in Baku after a bizarre race, but the Canadian knows that there's no chance that that will happen again this year round.
A powerful Mercedes engine and complete chaos on the track was a cocktail that meant Lance Stroll suddenly found himself in second place. It looked like the youngster was going to finish there until Sebastian Vettel came around and pushed him down one spot. Still, a podium finish for Stroll, a moment that he will always remember.
This year, that is very, very unlikely to happen. Williams looks the slowest team on the grid at times, and Stroll realises that last season's wonder won't repeat itself.
"With our current package and the way the circuit behaves, I don't think we'll be even close to what we achieved last season," the Canadian told Racefans.net.
"We're completely lacking in the areas where we were strong last season," he continued.
"It's still racing so it's theoretically possible, but the way it's looking we're getting a much-needed upgrade in Spain."