Mclaren F1 team principal Andreas Seidlfirmly believes his team cannot afford to lose focus this weekend Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna, after a strong opening round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship In the Bahrain Grand Prix.
“We’re going to Imola this week after we got off to a strong start to the season in the opening race, but it’s crucial that we stay focused and consolidate it. As always, the team and our Mercedes colleagues are working hard to optimize our package and give us the best chance to fight for good points this weekend. At the same time, we continue to focus on our reliability and operational effectiveness to achieve our full potential. “
In a year when the midfield looks closer than ever, Mclaren drivers are driving Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo brought an impressive home fourth and seventh place each a big statement not only to the other midfield teams, but also to the top guns. The gap between Mclaren and the Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team was the smallest in years.
“It is clear that some of our competitors have taken a step forward, although it is difficult to determine the true running order of a race. This only becomes clearer as the season progresses, with different conditions on racetracks with different characteristics. ”
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The Enzo International Autodrome and Dino Ferrari Circuit The season running this weekend in a row is a very different circuit than that Bahrain International Circuit from the opening round. Since fewer opportunities to overtake and the position on the track are more important than ever before, this presents the drivers with a new challenge this weekend.
“We’re looking forward to racing in Imola for the second time in a row, this time with three full days of running with which we can optimize the setup. Imola represents a new challenge from the previous race, with different curve profiles and a tighter track layout. ”
“There are fewer opportunities to overtake than in Bahrain, which increases the importance of the track position and our performance on Saturday. On Sunday we have to prepare for an exciting race that offers a range of opportunities and challenges, just like we saw last year. We look forward to another exciting weekend in Formula 1. “
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