During the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix, Lance Stroll had an eventful race in the VCARB F1 car. Starting in 12th position, he experienced a rollercoaster ride that ultimately ended in a DNF. On lap 26, before the safety car restart, Stroll collided with the back of Daniel Ricciardo’s VCARB 01, abruptly ending Ricciardo’s race. The incident did not sit well with the VCARB boss.
According to recent claims, if Stroll had not hit Ricciardo, the latter could have finished in the top 10 as he was attacking another driver who was struggling in the W15. Unfortunately, the Red Bull sister team left the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix with zero points. Ricciardo’s teammate also crashed out of the race when Haas’s car made contact with his rear tire, causing him to spin.
This race in Shanghai had a significant impact on the constructors’ standings for the Faenza-based team. Haas driver managed to score a point, putting them only 2 points behind RB. Despite this setback, the VCARB boss is encouraging his team to focus on the positives.
So far, the VCARB01 has performed better than its competitors from teams like Haas, Williams, Sauber, and Alpine F1. However, the unpredictable nature of the sport means that the upcoming races could alter the current standings of the bottom five teams. Haas has been steadily improving, and on a good day, Williams has the potential to achieve impressive results.