Between training sessions in Jeddah, Visa RB head Laurent Mekies commented on Yuki Tsunoda’s controversial actions at the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix, sparking serious conversation within the team.
Laurent Mekies: “Daniel was then on new soft tires behind Yuki, whose car was on hard tyres, and if we had not asked the riders to change positions, I think this would have been a sign of weakness. After the race we had a conversation and agreed that if a similar situation arises again, we will do the same thing again. But we understand that in the heat of battle on the track it can be difficult for a driver to agree with such a team decision.
We analyzed in detail everything that happened then and admitted that in that situation it was necessary to act better, so next time we must try to ensure that the riders carry out the team’s decisions more calmly and there are less emotions . Everyone also agreed that the team did the right thing in that situation.
In addition, if a similar situation occurs again, we will try to have the riders change positions again. But firstly, Yuki let his partner go ahead later than necessary, and secondly, Daniel tried to stay ahead of Kevin Magnussen until the last moment, and although he failed, it was a dispute for 12th place, so neither rider claimed points. .
That’s why we didn’t ask Daniel in Bahrain to give back his partner’s position, but in a similar situation we will if it happens again. But during the discussion within the team, both riders were very constructive and the conversation was calm, without emotions, so now we can move on.”
Source: F1 News
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