Racing Bulls also on track
There are only a few days left until the first winter testing sessions which will take place in Bahrain from 21st to 23rd February, but all the F1 teams have already had the opportunity to travel the first kilometers with their respective single-seaters on the occasion of shakedowns or filming days. Also there Racing Bulls he took advantage of the opportunity by completing a few laps on the Misano track with both Ricciardo and Tsunoda, both working under the eyes of new team principal Laurent Mekies.
Ricciardo's emotions
In addition to simple filming, the pilots also had the opportunity to comment on the first sensations provided by the VCARB01starting with the Australian former Red Bull and McLaren: “Every new Formula 1 racing car gives you chills – has explained – for me, a new car is always a new opportunity. I liked the car straight away, I think the paint job is very successful. In terms of the driving experience, it was particularly nice to finally get back in the car after the winter break. It's still impossible to say how good we can be, but First impressions of the car are positive. The winter tests are extremely important, because once the races start you travel at such a high pace that you almost no longer have time for certain things. Testing gives the chance to set the tone for the entire season without the pressure of the race weekend.”
Tsunoda immediately notices improvements
Very positive impressions also from Tsunoda, in his fourth season in F1 again with the Faenza team: “It was a great feeling. Everything went smoothly. The car is already better than last year. It was a good start to the new GP year. The car ran perfectly and it seems to me easier to control than the 2023 car“.
Double leadership
“Was a special moment for mebecause I was already part of the team when we were still Toro Rosso – he concluded Laurent Mekiesin his first experience as team principal – qThis team is run a little differently than another racing team. Peter Bayer (Team CEO) and I divide the tasks. Peter takes care of all the commercial aspects, I take care of the sporting and technical issues. We are effectively a dual leadership team“.
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