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RB F1 team to give Ricciardo new chassis in China
Daniel Ricciardo has been struggling to keep up with his teammate Yuki Tsunoda this year, hinting at possible issues with his car’s performance. Racing director Alan Permane emphasized that a new chassis was already in the works and was not being built due to any doubts about Ricciardo’s current car. Permane explained that the chassis primarily serves as a structural component and is unlikely to significantly impact performance. The team opted to provide Ricciardo with the new chassis to address any lingering concerns he may have had about his car. Permane acknowledged the challenge of fine-tuning the car to Ricciardo’s preferences without sacrificing speed. Additionally, the team introduced a revised floor for the Suzuka race to enhance performance in slower corners.
