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Gabriel Bortoleto has outlined the small steps that Audi is taking in F1 pre-season testing to ensure its car is race-ready for the season-opener in Australia.
Gabriel Bortoleto has described the small steps Audi is taking in Formula 1 pre-season testing to ensure their car is race-ready for the season opener in Australia. The team performed on Day 1 of the pre-season test in Barcelona, following a previous shakedown at the same circuit. Audi’s R26 marks their first F1 car debut, coinciding with the sport’s new regulations cycle, creating technical challenges for all teams. Despite some anomalies found in the R26 causing a brief stoppage, Bortoleto believes analyzing data will be crucial for a reliable car in Australia. The focus is on putting in laps to address any issues and improve performance for the upcoming season.
