Alfa Romeo pair Kimi Raikkonen and Antonio Giovinazzi have asserted that the team can challenge for points at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix, following a spate of subdued results.
Alfa Romeo spearheaded the midfield fight at stages earlier in the year but has been overhauled by opponents, most notably Racing Point, scoring just three points since the summer break.
As a consequence Alfa Romeo has lost ground with Toro Rosso and Racing Point in the standings and holds a distant eighth, seven points clear of Haas.
“This weekend’s race is another chance for us to score points,” said Raikkonen.
“There have been a lot of positives in our most recent performances and we feel we can now fight in the midfield once again.
“It would be nice to have some points to show for our progress at the end of the weekend.”
Alfa Romeo confirmed last week that Giovinazzi will remain part of its driver line-up into 2020 and the Italian is hoping to reward the team’s commitment by delivering a top 10 finish.
“I am really looking forward to racing in Interlagos,” he said. “It is a special track, one forever linked with Senna and with so much Formula 1 history.
“The renewal of my contract is a big confidence boost and I cannot wait to repay the faith the team has shown in me.
“We have made some big steps forward in the last few races and getting back into the points would be the right reward for all of our hard work.”
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