The Force India driver Giancarlo Fisichella, will be starting his 200th Grand Prix at the Monaco circuit this weekend and is hoping for a good race at one of his favourite tracks.
The 35-year-old driver, started his career in Formula One back in 1996 with the Minardi team, and is hoping that this weekend will be the start of the point scoring for his team.
He said in a team preview “Monaco will be my 200th race start, and it feels a long way from my debut that’s for sure, but I still feel as good and as confident as I did back then.”
“Rubens record of 257 starts will be hard to beat, but there is definitely a feeling of satisfaction to reach this milestone that only a handful of other drivers have got to. Even more satisfying is to know that I have a lot more to give and am still motivated to do well.”
“To celebrate this at Monaco is fantastic as it’s the best track in the world, one of my favourites, as the twisty track itself is phenomenal, the fans are so close to the cars so you get a real atmosphere, and the surroundings are beautiful.”
“It’s certainly the best place for a celebration - I have to hope that we can celebrate a good result on Sunday too.”
“Monaco has given me some good results, but last year was particularly good as I came home fourth when no one was expecting it. It was a result the team desperately needed to0.”
“Realistically this year we can’t hope for fourth, but one point is my target - everything else that comes on top of that is a bonus. We have a new aero package that will for sure help us, but the whole race is a lottery so you’ve got to be lucky too.”
Fisichella has been on the podium twice at the Monaco Grand Prix, in 1998 and in 2000.
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