The Jaguar driver had not been in the top three since the 2021 New York ePrix and highlighted the team’s good work, plus the dispute for the lead with Pascal Wehrlein
Despite Sam Bird did not win the Diriyah’s EP, but there is reason to celebrate. After a difficult final season with Jaguar, third place in the Arab race saw him on the podium for the first time since New York EP in 2021when he won. After the race, the 36-year-old driver didn’t hide his joy at the new finish.
“It’s so nice to be on the podium again. It’s been a tough 12 months, but Jaguar has been incredible. They’ve stayed by my side, they’ve embraced me and we’ve also struggled recently in Mexico in the season opener,” he said. underlined before climbing the podium.
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“It took a lot of work, several sleepless nights before all the team members got here. This is a small victory for us. I know Porsche won that night, but for us, where we come from, it’s incredible. Congratulations to all in the team, and we will keep pushing” he said.
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The pilot of Jaguar commented on the leadership dispute with Pascal Wehrlein and praised the Porsche driver. Furthermore, he observed the good performance of the German team and assessed that there is still work to be done with his team for the Diriyah 2 eP, which will take place in 2pm this Saturday (28).
‘I was trying to position my car in a way that made Pascal difficult. I know the grip we had on the track was difficult, but he did a great job. The Porsche feels extremely decent when changing direction at idle speeds. home’ from do tonight,” he concluded.
Activities in Saudi Arabia continue this Saturday, with the second race still at 2pm. This time, the eP will be broadcast by Band – on open TV – and BandSports, and covered by BIG PRIZE.
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Source: Terra
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