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Audi F1 Team performance and Monza preparations

Overview

The Audi F1 Team is preparing for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza following a period of competitive progress. The team has achieved a streak of scoring points in four consecutive races—at Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, Zandvoort, and the Hungaroring—which has allowed them to move ahead of Williams in the constructors' standings.

Racing director Allan McNish has expressed caution about maintaining the streak, noting that Monza’s layout of long straights and heavy braking zones requires low-downforce configurations that could make it “difficult” to continue current performance. Driver Nico Hulkenberg has emphasized the need for high-level execution to remain competitive in the midfield.

During practice sessions at Monza, the team faced mixed results and pace challenges. Gabriel Bortoleto finished 8th in the first free practice (TL1) but dropped to 15th in the second (TL2), citing difficulties using soft tires. Nico Hülkenberg finished both sessions in 13th place, reporting a loss of rhythm and a decline in performance during TL2. The team is currently analyzing data to address these issues and concerns regarding engine performance on the high-speed circuit as they aim to protect their eighth-place standing in the constructors' championship.

Entities

Nico Hülkenberg · Gabriel Bortoleto · Audi · Audi F1 Team · Pramac Racing

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Audi F1 drivers face pace challenges at Monza Grand Prix

    Audi drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg experienced a loss of pace during practice at the Italian Grand Prix, despite aiming to extend the team's recent four-race scoring streak.

  2. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Audi F1 Team wary of maintaining points streak at Italian Grand Prix

    Audi F1 Team racing director Allan McNish warns that the Monza circuit layout may challenge the team's recent four-race points-scoring streak ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

  3. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Audi F1 and Pramac Racing focus on upcoming races

    Audi F1 prepares for the Monza Grand Prix following Hülkenberg’s recent points finish, while Jack Miller secures 11th place for Pramac Racing at the Aragon MotoGP.

Sources

crash.net · dci.com.br · f1i.com · f1i.fr · f1mania.net · formulapassion.it · gazetaweb.com · grandprix247.com · manfredonianews.it · motorsport-magazin.com

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