"RB Prepares for Aggressive Edge: Minor Updates Forward of Dutch GP as Tsunoda and Ricciardo Goal for Factors End"

Jody Egginton, technical director of RB, which incorporates Hiroki Tsunoda, mentioned the group would convey small updates to the Dutch Grand Prix to proceed choosing up factors after the summer season break.

RB completed with out a level of their first two video games of the season, however have since scored factors in all however two of their video games, and have been within the high 10 in 4 consecutive video games by August. Nevertheless, solely in Hungary have they completed behind the highest 4, with Aston Martin, Haas, Alpine and Williams outperforming RB in different races.

Jody Egginton says the updates are crucial as a result of there’s a lot competitors.

“Zandvoort presents a special problem, however we have now a strong base for this race. Mixed with a number of different minor upgrades, we should always have the ability to proceed to battle for first place,” mentioned Egginton.

“This circuit is among the shortest on the calendar, with 14 various kinds of corners, brief straights, totally different cambers and plenty of gravel traps, making it an ‘old skool’ circuit.”

“An excellent qualifying end result is essential right here. As for the race, it is going to be a tricky battle for factors with our closest rivals, as has been the case in most races this season. And I am wanting ahead to a really aggressive race within the second half of the season.”

Zandvoort marks the primary yr since Daniel Ricciardo missed 5 races final season after breaking his hand in a testing accident, however Ricciardo mentioned on the time that the course suited him and he hopes to recreate that feeling upon his return.

“It has been a fantastic summer season vacation,” Ricardo mentioned. “I have been again in Australia and seeing family and friends. I’ve recharged my batteries and I really feel nice.”

“I am actually wanting ahead to going again to Zandvoort, which is clearly the place my yr was turned the other way up final yr, however till the incident with Oscar (Piastri) I used to be actually having fun with the circuit and in addition the automobile. It was unbelievable. I am assured we will proceed the shape we had earlier than the break, our momentum has been sturdy and we’re positively able to combating for factors,” mentioned Ricciardo.

Ricciardo has scored factors in three of the final six races, however his future is presently unsure as Crimson Bull has chosen to proceed Sergio Perez’s contract past the summer season break. In 2025, Liam Lawson is predicted to be a candidate for the full-time operating again function alongside Hiroki Tsunoda.

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