Mahindra Racing are hoping for a clean race weekend in Argentina after having a number of misfortunes in the previous three rounds.

The Indian team have shown that they do have the pace to challenge at the front of the grid, as Bruno Senna posted the fastest lap time in the first two practice session of the season in Beijing and Putrajaya.

However, the Brazilian has crashed out in two of the three races and has unable to get the car where he wants in qualifying. Senna did go on to take his first points of the season in Uruguay,but felt that he could achieve more.

“Punta del Este was a mixed weekend for us, despite our starting position we were able to clinch points and end up with a great finish – it just goes to show our speed and adds to the prospect of what we could do if our starting position had been a little better.” said Senna.

Indian driver Karun Chandhok is hopeful that what the team learnt in the test session in-between the last two races will unlock some speed for the Mahindra team, in order for them to be back at the front of the grid.

‘Punta del Este wasn’t the best weekend for us as a team and we weren’t quite as competitive as we had been in the opening two rounds. The test on the Sunday gave us a lot of answers and we’re looking forward to being back out there and on form in Buenos Aires. The aim has to be to try and get a podium soon because we have the potential, we just need to fulfil it.’ said Chandhok