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Piquet targets top ten qualifying slot

After a podium in Germany and another strong drive in the Hungarian Grand Prix, Nelson Piquet is hoping he can continue to perform strongly for the remainder of the F1 season as he bids to secure his future with Renault. To achieve that, the Brazilian is aiming for a top ten qualifying slot on Saturday.

"I'm certainly happy to have scored points in Hungary," Piquet said. "It was important for the team and for me and overall it was a very positive weekend. The car worked well, I did a lot of laps during free practice on Friday and Saturday morning and I was on the pace all weekend and felt comfortable. It's always nice to have that sort of weekend and I hope to continue like this for the rest of the season."

"This season I have already learned several new circuits, but the difference this time is that all the drivers will be in the same position and having to learn the circuit," he added. "I think that from the point of view of the championship it's interesting to visit new tracks: it's an extra challenge for the drivers as well as the teams. I have worked hard with the team to approach this race in the best shape possible and I will try to get on the pace quickly and maximise every lap in practice."

"I would like to have another solid weekend, starting off with a good day of practice on Friday, qualifying in the top 10 and showing good race pace to hopefully finish in the points," Piquet went on. "That's how I will approach this race. After the summer break, I am well rested and motivated to have a great end to the season."

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