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Daniel Ricciardo will receive a new chassis for the Chinese Grand Prix, which follows this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
RB sporting director Alan Permane announced that Daniel Ricciardo will be getting a new chassis for the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, clarifying that it’s not a special favor for the Australian driver. Despite his challenging start to the 2024 F1 season, Ricciardo risks losing his seat as he has yet to score any points and has been consistently slower than his teammate Yuki Tsunoda, who is gaining confidence. The team has decided to give Ricciardo the new chassis first, as he is uncomfortable with the current car, even though Tsunoda is currently the team’s top performer. Ricciardo faced obstacles during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, missing out on valuable dry laps due to a last-minute seat switch with junior driver Ayumu Iwasa during FP1. Ricciardo expressed frustration over the limited running in these conditions, emphasizing the importance of track time in preparation for the race.
