Australia's Daniel Ricciardo is upbeat going into the Italian Grand Prix despite being slapped with a 20-place grid penalty at Monza.
Ricciardo and Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen (15 places) were both sanctioned for engine changes.
They will now have to fight through the field in order to secure a points finish, with a podium spot looking unlikely.
But Ricciardo is relishing that challenge, saying after Friday's practice: "Knowing we are starting at the back, we can have a fun race.
Good to be back at Monza. Long runs and race setup felt good. We'll need it❗️#ItalianGP pic.twitter.com/XVvvTs3kqB
— Daniel Ricciardo (@danielricciardo) September 1, 2017
"Of course it's disappointing knowing the chances of a Monza podium is less likely, but the chance of a fun race is more likely.
"I'm okay [about the penalty], l expected this a few races ago. I was prepared and I'm now excited about making some passes on Sunday."
Asked about the Singapore Grand Prix in two weeks' time, Ricciardo replied: "We have a realistic target to be on the podium there and this gives us a better chance."
The Australian sits fourth in the drivers' standings on 132 points, some 88 behind championship leader Sebastian Vettel.