P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RB has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will receive a brand-new Formula 1 chassis at the Chinese Grand Prix to alleviate
Ricciardo has struggled to match his teammate Yuki Tsunoda’s performance in the first three races and was eliminated in Q1 at his home race. He expressed confusion over his one-lap pace in Melbourne and discussed the possibility of a chassis change. RB Racing Director Alan Permane announced that a new chassis is being prepared for Ricciardo in Shanghai, emphasizing that the current chassis is not defective but a replacement is in the works due to timing. Permane clarified that the chassis change is not solely based on Ricciardo’s concerns but rather coincidental timing. The team is cautious about adjusting Ricciardo’s setup to avoid repeating previous issues he faced at McLaren and aims to gradually improve his performance without compromising speed. Additionally, a revised floor has been introduced for the team during the weekend.
