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RB F1 “gave up a bit too much of slow speed” with Spanish GP updates — Bayer

RB F1 started 2024 very strongly. They scored 29 points in the opening 9 rounds and looked to have a comfortable advantage in the Constructors’ Championship over Alpine, Haas, Williams and Sauber. The introduction of an updated floor, rear wing, and engine cover in the Spanish Grand Prix was highly anticipated as the team was…

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“He’s making a strong case for himself” — Horner says Red Bull junior Isack Hadjar has a chance of 2025 F1 drive

With 20 points in the bag for Yuki Tsunoda, he has outshined and edged his more experienced teammate Daniel Ricciardo so far in 2024. The 35-year-old Australian is on 11 points himself, and trails the Japanese driver 3-9 in Grand Prix qualifying. In recent events Ricciardo has started to look stronger, improving his qualifying form…

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“It’s not about throwing tables around the room” — Ricciardo says staying calm vital for RB F1 as they look for “right step” developing the car

Daniel Ricciardo entered the British Grand Prix at Silverstone with high hopes, aiming to build on his promising ninth-place finish in Austria. However, his weekend was marked by a series of setbacks that left him lamenting his uncompetitive performance across all conditions, ultimately finishing in 13th place. The Australian driver’s troubles began in qualifying, where…

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Tsunoda “shocked” by deficit to Williams in the high speed during F1 British GP

After battling with Alex Albon in the closing stages at the British Grand Prix, Yuki Tsunoda was very surprised at Williams’ performance in high speed turns at Silverstone. The Japanese driver finished 10th behind the Thai in a chaotic race. He grabbed his first point after three races outside the top 10. Tsunoda had been…

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Ricciardo and Tsunoda confirm RB running a “hybrid package” for British GP following difficulties with parts of Barcelona F1 upgrade

In their written media sessions ahead of the British Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda shared insights into their teams’ current states and future expectations. Ricciardo confirmed that the experimentation phase is over for his team as they look to find the right balance between the new and old parts. “Yeah, I’d say for…

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“I will improve myself” — Yuki Tsunoda vows to learn from use of slur word at F1 Austrian GP

Fourteenth in Austria is the latest in the run of disappointing results for Yuki Tsunoda who had issues on and off track last weekend. The Japanese driver found himself in hot water on Saturday after using a slur on the team radio. This came after an incident with Zhou Guanyu, where Tsunoda was stuck behind…

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Ricciardo “feeling proud” following third successive strong F1 weekend at the Austrian GP

Daniel Ricciardo produced another strong Sunday drive as he finished 9th in the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. In the opening stint, he ran in P12 as Gasly and Magnussen jumped him on lap 1. However, RB got aggressive with an early stop, allowing him to jump the Alpines who went longer than the Aussie…

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“There hasn’t been any pressure or ultimatum” regarding RB F1 seat — Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo is confident that he still has time to prove himself as he fights to stay on the F1 grid next year. He’s 2-8 in Grand Prix qualifying this year against Yuki Tsunoda, and he’s ten points and two places behind the Japanese in the Drivers’ Championship at present. On Wednesday, comments were published…

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“Something felt completely wrong” — Tsunoda battled a damaged floor mounting bracket during F1 Spanish GP

After a less than ideal Sunday in Barcelona for Yuki Tsunoda, being forced to take an extra pit stop as RB went with a 3-stop strategy, the Japanese driver found himself finishing in 19th after a 5s time penalty was applied for speeding in the pitlane.  Speaking afterwards, the 24-year-old explained something did not feel right…

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