Hiroki Tsunoda Aiming for Points in F1 Miami GP with Aerodynamic Upgrades: RB Racing Director Alan Permain

Published: 2024/5/2 06:19

Hiroki Tsunoda (RB Formula 1) is determined to aim for points in both the sprint and the final races ahead of this weekend’s F1 6 Miami GP round, where both VCARB 01s will undergo an upgrade aerodynamic.

RB racing director Alan Permain explained that new aerodynamic parts will be fitted to both Hiroki Tsunoda’s and Daniel Ricciardo’s cars.

“We plan to upgrade the aero on both cars. I’m looking forward to seeing how this improves performance,” said Permain.

“Miami is a circuit with a challenging course layout with lower draw levels than Shanghai or Suzuka. to be able to have complete confidence in them.”

At the previous race, the Chinese Grand Prix, at the Shanghai International Circuit, where he had no driving experience, he had a difficult weekend where he was behind Ricciardo in every session including qualifying and sprints, and retired in the final due to a crash with Kevin Magnussen (Haas).

Nevertheless, Hiroki Tsunoda is positive, saying, “The car had potential,” and “I believe we can deliver a strong performance, and I’m really looking forward to it, ” in Miami.

“The atmosphere in Miami is always great and I have great memories from the last two tournaments, so I can’t wait to get out on the course.

“This weekend will also be a challenging race week as sprints will be used, but we will focus on the main race on Sunday and aim to score points in both races.”

“I always look forward to eating local food at the races. I look forward to trying Miami’s famous stone crab (crab with big claws). The more the better!”

Hiroki Tsunoda finished 12th and 11th at the Miami GP in 2022 and 2023, respectively, coming close to winning the award.

Ricciardo, who loves his team-mate, had to retire in China due to an accident with another car (Lance Stroll), “He didn’t appear in the results, but I was able take a step forward in China. “The performance was strong and this weekend should be the same.”

Ricciardo will receive a three-place grid penalty in Miami. This was caused by passing another car on the safety car (SC) lead lap during a race in China.

Ricciardo spoke on this point by saying, “It will be difficult, but I will do my best to get points.”

It was held at the Miami International Autodrome, which has 1 lap of 5,412 meters and 19 corners.2023 F1 Miami GPMax Verstappen (Red Bull), who qualified 9th on the grid, came from behind to win the race.

The F1 Miami Grand Prix, which will use the sprint format for the second time this season, will open with free practice 1 on Friday, May 3 at 25:30 Japan time. All sessions take a- including qualifications and finalsDAZNandFuji TV FATHERIt will be broadcast live on.

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