Bruno Senna aiming for points finish at Monza

Bruno Senna is aiming for a decent points finish at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, after narrowly missing out on scoring any points at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix as the Williams driver finished the race in 12th position. Pastor Maldonado once again failed to finish the race, and will incur a 10-place grid drop this weekend at Monza.

Since the team’s illustrious victory at the Spanish Grand Prix back in May, Williams have struggled to string together consistent points finishes, with Bruno Senna the only driver to have scored any points for the team since Maldonado’s victory. The Venezuelan driver has since made many on track errors, and has visited the stewards on numerous occasions so far this season. However, Williams are hopeful this trait will come to an end this weekend, as the Grove-based outfit strive for more important points at the Italian Grand Prix.

“While we didn’t finish in the points the car showed good pace at Spa, particularly on the long straights, so the signs are looking good heading into Monza.” Explained Bruno Senna, “It’s a very fast circuit and is a real old fashioned test for the driver’s so I’m looking forward to the race. The team is working very hard to get the maximum out of the car and if we can get qualifying right we should be looking for a points finish.”

Williams have only recorded one double points finish so far this season, at the Chinese Grand Prix back in April. Since then Maldonado has only finished in the points once, when he won at Barcelona. Bruno Senna has finished in the points a further four times since the Chinese Grand Prix, however it’s undeniable that both Maldonado and Senna need to finish in the points together if they have any desire on beating the likes of Force India and Sauber this season.

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