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Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes that Daniel Ricciardo “needs a result more than anyone” after the Australian
After a challenging time at McLaren, Ricciardo took a break from F1 at the beginning of 2023, joining AlphaTauri later as Nyck de Vries’ replacement. Despite his wrist injury setback in 2022, 2024 offers Ricciardo a chance to demonstrate his F1 prowess for a full season. Jordan expressed concerns over Ricciardo’s recent performances, emphasizing the need for improvement and results. The competitive environment at Red Bull, with up-and-coming talents like Lawson, has added pressure on Ricciardo and Tsunoda to deliver consistently to secure their seats. The stopwatch doesn’t lie, and Ricciardo must address doubts about his performance to secure his place in the team. Helmut Marko’s comments indicate the urgency for Ricciardo to prove himself, especially with talented drivers like Lawson waiting for an opportunity.
