Miami GP: Williams Racing Grand Prix Preview
By Williams Racing
May 4 2023
In what will be a return to the traditional Grand Prix weekend format the Williams Racing Team returns to Florida for the second running of the Miami GP. The most significant aspect of this race will be the fact that it is the home race for team driver Logan Sargeant. For Logan it will be his first time at this demanding track. It is certainly going to be a very special weekend for him. As for Alex Albon he has fond memories of this event having finished 9th in 2022. He is, like Logan, hoping for a successful weekend. For the team despite damage to the cars in the Baku race they are coming to Miami well perpared and hoping for further success.
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Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance:
This weekend is a traditional Grand Prix weekend, which gives us some
Free Practice time to work on the car development and setup, and for the
drivers to understand the changes to the circuit since last year.
The track has been resurfaced since 2022 and we will need to understand
the implications of this on tyre performance. Pirelli have brought
compounds from the middle of their range and these should offer a good
compromise of qualifying and race performance.
The weather forecast is for mostly hot and sunny conditions, which will
also affect the tyre performance and car setup, as well as pushing the
cooling close to its limit.
We suffered some damage to the cars in Baku, but the factory team have
worked very hard to repair and replace the affected components; we
arrive in Miami in good shape and eager to take on the challenge of this
fast, exciting anticlockwise circuit.
The Grand Prix of Miami has been a great addition to the calendar and is
a home race for Logan, who races here in F1 for the first time. The
American crowd will provide a lot of support and motivation for Logan
and we all look forward to putting on a good show for them.
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Logan
Sargeant:
I’m really excited for my first ever home race. I’m expecting it to be a
challenge with the heat and not knowing the track, but my energy and
motivation to be at my best is topped up. It’s going to be a very
special weekend for me that I will enjoy very much!
Alex
Albon:
Miami was an interesting circuit last year, being one of the more
physical tracks with the heat and humidity, so definitely more of a
challenge as a driver. The track layout was also quite difficult,
however with the resurfacing done ahead of the race, hopefully this will
make a difference. I have fond memories from last year placing 9th, and
this year makes it even more special being a home race for the team and
for Logan, so I’m sure the vibes will be good, and we can look to
execute a good weekend. |
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Race Data
Friday:
Practice 1: 14:30 - 15:30
Practice 2: 18:00 - 19:00
Saturday:
Practice 3: 12:30 - 13:30
Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Race: 15:30 |
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