F1 stars Tsunoda and Ricciardo have interaction in a head-to-head mini-jet boat battle in Miami’s Biscayne Bay.
Japanese F1 star Yuki Tsunoda reveals he’ll ‘sleep properly’ forward of this weekend Miami Grand Prix After profitable a head-to-head mini-jetboat battle with eight-time F1 winner Daniel Ricciardo in Miami’s Biscayne Bay.
The Miami waterways changed into a racetrack with the sudden scene of Scuderia AlphaTauri’s Tsunoda and Oracle Purple Bull Racing’s Ricciardo battling in mini jet boats because the showdown of the primary lap of the (Un)Critical Racing Sequence between the 2 Method 1 groups.
After a quick begin, Tsunoda was overtaken by Ricciardo mid-race however reclaimed the Australian’s benefit to cross the road first. The outcome made Tsunoda a two-time winner in Miami after his victory over double F1 world champion Max Verstappen whereas racing 700hp V8-powered swamp automobiles 12 months in the past.
Tsunoda teleported:
My first win in Miami was in a swamp automobile and I beat Max. It was the same state of affairs the place I used to be handed in the course of the race and handed on the finish. Two wins in Miami are good. I’m very pleased with at this time’s outcome. I am actually aggressive and I would not be capable to sleep properly tonight if I misplaced, nevertheless it appears like I am going to get a very good night time’s sleep and be prepared for race week.
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The boats, that are simply over six ft (2.08 meters) lengthy, with 28hp and might attain speeds of 30mp/h (48km/h), had been in-built collaboration with Torch Craft Marine and Jetstream Journey Boats. After narrowly shedding, Ricciardo revealed that the specs had been higher suited to Tsunoda.
Ricciardo mentioned:
After I first noticed the mini jet boat, for as soon as I assumed Yuki may need had the final chortle. Usually he is the one who will get probably the most sticks for his measurement. It truly match that fairly properly, and I regarded misplaced. It was made for Yuki and that is it.
I blame the software. It is all the time the automobile, by no means the individual behind the wheel. Because of this, there aren’t any losers at this time. There are classes discovered. There are triumphant tribulations and joys forward, and we are going to depart it right here.
Reinvigorated by his win within the largest match race in Miami, Tsunoda will get additional motivation at Sunday’s second Miami Grand Prix. He defined: “I feel this win will assist my motivation this week. I had a very good begin to race week after my swamp automobile win final 12 months, so it appears like the same race week. Now I simply have to gather factors and put all of them collectively.”
The (Un)Critical Racing Sequence will proceed forward of a handful of Grand Prix this season. Scuderia AlphaTauri holds the higher hand, and Oracle pressured Purple Bull Racing to take a win in an as but unannounced severe race automobile in a stunning racing location.
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Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050047 // For editorial use solely //
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Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050048 // For editorial use solely //
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Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050051 // For editorial use solely //
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Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050052 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050053 // For editorial use solely //
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Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050054 // For editorial use solely //
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Yuki Tsunado at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050055 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050056 // For editorial use solely //
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Yuki Tsunoda and Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 at Miami Seaside in Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050057 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo at Purple Bull Unserious on Might 04, 2023 in Miami Seaside, Miami, FL, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050058 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda compete on the Unserious Race on Might 04, 2023 in Miami, Florida, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050069 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo competes on the Unserious Race in Miami, Florida, USA on Might 04, 2023. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050072 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo competes within the Unserious Race on Might 04, 2023, in Miami, Florida, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050074 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda compete on the Unserious Race on Might 04, 2023 in Miami, Florida, USA. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050075 // For editorial use solely //
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Daniel Ricciardo competes on the Unserious Race in Miami, Florida, USA on Might 04, 2023. // Garth Milan / Purple Bull Content material Repository // SI202305050076 // For editorial use solely //
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