Hispania set their sights high

Hispania Racing are setting their sights very high, saying they want to the most successful of the new teams in the F1 paddock this year.

The Spanish outfit is one of three new teams on the grid in 2010. However, unlike fellow newcomers Virgin and Lotus, Hispania didn't take part in pre-season testing meaning their car will make its debut at the season opening race in Bahrain.

Team principal Colin Kolles, though, is still confident they can beat the other newbies.

"With our driver line-up, we have all tools in hands to be one of the more successful new teams in the F1 paddock this year," he said.

"We have identified two talented young drivers for our first season and combined with our passion and determination to learn with every lap, we feel ready to enter the F1 Hall of Fame this weekend.

"In a curious coincidence, our drivers are team-mates for the second time, having partnered each other at iSport in 2008 - making them the first drivers to have been team-mates in both GP2 and F1. Our drivers are already familiar with the Bahrain track layout, which will be a real benefit as our car takes to the track for the first time on Friday."

Bruno Senna admits he's just hoping to reach the chequered flag come Sunday afternoon.

"I hope that we can put the car on the track and sort out as many teething issues as possible during our first weekend, the car's track debut," he said.

"My goal is to do everything I can to bring the car home to the chequered flag and set a good benchmark for the rest of our season. We'll certainly focus on the reliability side of things first and from then on, focus on performance."


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