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Audi F1 Team performance and Monza preparations
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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. Despite this momentum, racing Racing director Allan McNish has expressed caution about maintaining the streak. He noted streak, noting that the Monza circuit’s layout, defined by Monza’s layout of long straights and heavy braking zones requiring requires low-downforce configurations, configurations that could make it “difficult” to continue their current performance. Driver Nico Hulkenberg remains encouraged by recent progress and 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.
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