The RB Formula 1 team is preparing improvements in the midfield to keep the battle “surfing on top” ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. RB is in a fierce battle with Haas for supremacy in the five-team chase group that follows the top F1 teams of Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Aston Martin.
The competitive nature of the current F1 grid means there are very few points awarded to the bottom five teams, so Haas and RB must do everything in their power to capitalize on their chances. RB are currently leading the battle against Haas, having picked up seven points this season to their rival’s five, but a double withdrawal in China will cost them dearly and they will be unable to extend their lead. Any progress is important because the difference in performance between the teams is very small. That’s why RB chose to bring some development to Miami, even though it’s a sprint race. As for the midfield battle, RB F1 team boss Laurent Mequise told Autosport: “In Miami we have an update to continue surfing on that edge.” “Nothing is guaranteed in this group. Our rivals will also bring updates and we will only be in the top 10 if we get through the weekend well.” RB have more pace than Haas this season, although at times they seem to have an advantage, their rivals manage to take home some points. However, Mekies claimed that the gap between the two teams was so small that he wasn’t confident in saying his team was in control. “I was never sure I had the fastest car among the five teams (back),” Mekies said. “In Australia I was 0.5 seconds behind, in Japan I was 0.5 seconds behind, but in China I was 0.5 seconds below 10th place.” “In the race I probably would have been on par or not even close to 0 .55 seconds, so I wasn’t confident. “It’s a battle every time.” “But it’s a great exercise for everyone. It’s great training for the team and we need a strong match from all points of view to have a good result.” weekend.” If any of those things fall off a cliff, whether it’s tire management or strategy, you immediately lose those points.
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