Pascal Wehrlein claims team will have a strong finish at Abu Dhabi

F1 News – Pascal Wehrlein says he is “realistic” about Manor’s prospects of achieving a strong finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix next weekend, following the team’s loss of 10th place.

Manor occupied the lucrative position in the standings after Wehrlein scored a point in the Austrian Grand Prix, but Felipe Nasr’s ninth place in Brazil last weekend saw Sauber vault ahead of its rival.

Manor has just one opportunity to reclaim the position at the Yas Marina Circuit, but Wehrlein is remaining grounded over the outfit’s chances at the upcoming twilight race.

“We just have to do our very best and see where that gets us,” he commented.

“I think we have to be realistic about what is possible in Abu Dhabi, but that shouldn’t stop us fighting all the way to the finish.”

Wehrlein has emphasised that Manor will need to “identify every little advantage” in order to stand a chance of securing a good result.

“Over the last couple of races we have seen what a difference three solid practice sessions makes to our qualifying and race preparation,” he said.

“We have to get everything right, and at the same time, identify every little advantage and opportunity.

“If that happens, we have shown four times this year that we can make it into Q2, and a better starting position can make a big difference in the race.

“Brazil happened, so the chance to show more of what we have achieved together this year is what we are targeting.”

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