Felipe Nasr has described his ninth-place finish at his home race in Brazil a "dream come true" as not only are they his first points this season, but they're Sauber's first and enough to move them ahead of Manor in the championship standings.
With just two races remaining prior to this weekend, it looked increasingly likely that Sauber would finish bottom of the standings for the first time, but the mixed conditions and a controlled drive by Nasr were enough to see him finish ninth, to secure two points.
"It was amazing, it was like a dream come true, I couldn't have imagined a better way of scoring these two points at a home grand prix," said the Brazilian.
"It was a difficult race for everybody, difficult conditions, but I was able to keep the car on track and hold off some quicker cars.
"It was a while since I scored my last points in Formula 1, it feels great, it tastes like a victory," he added. "From the difficult situation we were facing, I felt like we all deserved it."
The race was stopped twice by red flags and Nasr says he was hoping the result would be called during the second stoppage as he sat sixth, but nonetheless is pleased with ninth.
"I was hoping the race was going to finish early, as we were higher ahead, but I'm still super satisfied," he went on to comment.
"I'm happy for the team, as the two points will give them extra motivation, and for the championship it's super important."
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