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A “happy accident” means Daniel Ricciardo will get his wish of a new chassis from his RB team for Formula 1’s upcoming Chinese Grand Prix
Daniel Ricciardo will receive a new chassis from his Red Bull team for the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, a decision based on his discomfort with the current car’s performance compared to his teammate Yuki Tsunoda. Despite hoping for a hidden issue to explain his struggles, Red Bull does not believe there is a significant difference between the cars. Ricciardo insisted on the chassis change for peace of mind and to rule out any possible disparities affecting his performance. The team had already planned to use a spare chassis, making the switch easier, but it’s not in direct response to Ricciardo’s issues. The new chassis is scheduled to be introduced in China due to chassis mileage and will not include significant upgrades affecting the car’s handling characteristics. Ricciardo’s struggles are mainly in high-speed corners, unlike braking issues experienced at McLaren in the past.
