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Leclerc: Sauber have chances to score points before end of season

14:15, 26 Oct 2018

byJake Williams-Smith

Ferrari-bound Charles Leclerc believes that Sauber has multiple opportunities to score points before the season comes to a close. The Monegasque driver said that the Mexican Grand Prix would be one of those chances as the team look to battle Toro Rosso for eighth in the standings.

In the team's Mexican Grand Prix preview, Leclerc highlighted the altitude as a difficulty both the teams and drivers would have to overcome, with cars expected to reach their top speeds of approaching 230mph.

“The Mexican GP is a very interesting race, as it is different to what we are used to,” said Leclerc. “We are located at quite a high altitude, so it is demanding to drive there – both for the cars as well as physically for us drivers.

“I look forward to it, and hopefully we can recover from the bad luck we have had in the last two races. We have a few more chances to score points this season and will push to bring home good results.”

Teammate Marcus Ericsson is also targetting a points finish at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and says that the atmosphere the fans create is a very unique one.

"The race in Mexico is an exciting one. The fans are amazing and always add to the magical track. The circuit is interesting and the cars feel very low in grip due to the high altitude, which is a unique challenge.

"It has been a while since I last scored points, so that will be my target and I will work hard to have a strong performance there this weekend."