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'I feel at home' - Petrov

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Vitaly Petrov is a point behind Felipe Massa and two ahead of Nick Heidfeld in the championship standings © Getty Images
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Vitaly Petrov says feeling a more integrated part of the team has led to his improved performances for Renault this season.

Petrov endured a difficult debut year in 2010, with his best result being a fifth place as he only finished in the top 10 five times. An improved showing in the final race in Abu Dhabi appeared to display more potential, and Petrov then scored his best result of his career so far with a podium in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Following another strong result in Canada, Petrov said a reason for his form was that he felt more at home with the team.

"From one year to another year, it is like a switch that turns off something in your mind," Petrov is quoted by Autosport. "You start to be closer to the team, and the team starts to follow you - and helps you to be on top. You can work together to be on the top and be friends with them.

"We talk on the phone and they say there is nothing that I have to get sorted. I feel like I am at home and they support me all the year. This is maybe why the results are here this year."

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