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Fisichella targets a point in 200th Grand Prix

Giancarlo Fisichella is extremely confident for the upcoming Monaco Grand prix. The Italian will be racing his 200th Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend. He hopes to celebrate his 200th race in F1 with Force India's first point of the season.

Looking ahead of the upcoming race Giancarlo Fisichella said: "Monaco has given me some good results, but last year was particularly good as I came home 4th when no one was expecting it. It was a result the team desperately needed too. Realistically this year we can't hope for 4th, 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."

The event has been one of the most prestigious races on the Formula 1 calendar. But for Fisichella the race will be extra special as he will compete in his 200th Grand Prix. "Monaco will be my 200th race start, and it feels a long way away 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 so beautiful. It's certainly the best place for a celebration - I have to hope that we can celebrate a good result on Sunday too!"

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