Nico Rosberg aims for victory in 2012 Canadian Grand Prix – Formula 1 news
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is aiming for victory in 2012 Canadian Grand Prix which is to be held at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal on June 10.
The Brackley based team has the most successful pre-season testing programme this year and has emerged as one of the most competitive contenders. Moreover, they have been able to develop one of the most reliable cars of the season. Therefore, Rosberg said
that he is confidently looking forward to perform well in the next race.
“I don't think that much about that (the championship),” Rosberg said. “In Monaco I had the best car of everybody, so I just think about the next race. It's a nice period at the moment because we come in to the next race with such a good car. I come to the
race and I think 'OK I can hope for a really, really top result here and do really well'. That's a nice feeling to have, that's all I think about - the next race and trying to win here.”
The veteran German driver is currently standing at fifth place in the drivers’ championship with 59 points. Moreover, he is 8 points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and 4 points behind Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes.
In addition, he said that he has shown consistency in his performance in the season so far and has scored some crucial points for his team.
It will be important to mention that he took his maiden victory in the third race at Shanghai International Circuit in China after claiming his first ever pole position.
Besides, he secured 5th and 7th place finish in the fourth and fifth race after setting off from 5th and 6th grid position. Later, in the last race in Monte Carlo, he secured an impressive second podium finish
after qualifying for the second place in the grid.
Mercedes are presently at fifth position in the constructors’ championship with 61 points. Furthermore, they are 17 points ahead of Williams and 25 points behind Lotus.
Above and beyond, they are trying their best to make the essential preparations and the significant advancements so as improve the pace of their car in order to fight for this year’s championship title.
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