Miami GP: Williams Racing Grand Prix Preview
By Williams Racing
May 2 2024
In what will be the second Sprint format weekend of the 2024 F1 season the Williams Racing Team moves to Florida for the 2024 Miami GP. With there only being one practice session it will again pose challenges for the team and Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant in terms of very quickly getting up to speed with the unique Miami circuit. For Logan this race is his home race so takes on special significance to be able to race in front of his family and friends. For Alex he is looking forward to the challenges of the weekend but is more confident that the Miami track will suit the FW46. For the team after a difficult start to the 2024 season it is hoped that the Sprint format will allow them the opportunities to score their first points of the season.
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Sven Smeets, Sporting Director
We are looking forward to being back in Miami. The stadium, the fans and
the track are unique and make this a special stand-out event on the
calendar. We learned from China that it’s a challenge to have the car
set-up 100% in the right window when you have only one Free Practice
session available to try different set-ups. Both drivers have
highlighted this track as one that should suit the FW46, so we will have
to be on top of our game on Friday morning. Especially as for the
moment, the weather forecast looks like we could have the occasional
shower on Saturday and Sunday which could make choosing the right car
set-up even more complicated. On the other hand, we do know that if we
have these changing conditions extra opportunities for scoring points
are always around the corner.
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Logan
Sargeant:
I love racing at home, it’s second to none. Any chance to connect with
the U.S. fan base is special as a driver. These weekends provide a
different vibe, atmosphere and source of motivation being surrounded by my
family and friends. It’s always great to race on home soil and represent
the U.S. after years of racing in Europe. I’m looking forward to getting
on track and working with the team to pull it all together, as there is
some good potential in the car and I’m going to give it my all.
Alex
Albon:
I’m looking forward to heading to Miami for the first U.S. race of the
season and Logan’s home race. I think we’ll have a good car and the
changes we’ve made to the FW46 will be well suited to this kind of
track. Having two Sprint weekends in a row brings its challenges,
however it will be another case of getting up to speed as soon as
possible.
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Race Data
Friday:
Practice 1: 12:30 - 13:30
Qualifying: 16:30 - 17:14
Saturday:
Sprint: 12:00 - 13:00
Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Race: 16:00 |
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