Ricciardo expects ‘totally different’ Aus GP with new layout

Daniel Ricciardo believes the changes made to the Albert Park circuit ahead of Australia’s return will make for a “totally different” grand prix.

Last year, the Albert Park circuit underwent its biggest transformation since joining the F1 circus in 1996.

The track was resurfaced while seven corners were modified and two removed, reducing the number of turns to 14.

The biggest change has been the removal of the old Turn 9/10 chicane, which has created a new fast, sweeping section.

The revisions, which Ricciardo advised on, are expected to shave five seconds off lap times with average speeds up by around 15kmh.

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“Not taking credit but I was a little bit involved in the talks about redeveloping the circuit a few years ago when they had the first idea of what to do to try and make the racing a bit better,” Ricciardo said, quoted by Motorsportweek.com.

“It’s always been a fun track, but on Sundays it has been a little bit tricky for overtaking just through the