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Big changes have been made to Monza ahead of the Italian Grand Prix – and Daniel Ricciardo for one is not happy.
Daniel Ricciardo strongly criticized the track upgrades at the Italian Grand Prix venue Monza, expressing concerns that the track has lost some of its “old-school” nature. Monza has been resurfaced and kerbs at the chicanes have been replaced by flat chicanes ahead of this weekend’s race. Ricciardo, racing at Monza for the first time since 2022, lamented the changes, stating that some elements of the circuit’s character have been lost, such as using the kerbs to gain lap time. Despite being disappointed in the flatter kerbs, Ricciardo acknowledged the potential for closer racing and slipstreaming opportunities they could provide. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the unique old-school character of circuits like Monza while also appreciating the aesthetic improvements of the resurfacing.
