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Daniel Ricciardo has not enjoyed a strong start to the season but brushed off suggestions criticism is having an impact on his performances.
Daniel Ricciardo expressed surprise at his weak start in the 2024 Formula 1 season but denied being distracted by critics of his performance. He has been out-qualified by teammate Yuki Tsunoda in all three rounds, with a best qualifying result of P14. While Tsunoda scored points in Australia, finishing seventh, Ricciardo ended up 12th. Despite criticism, he remains focused on his journey back to a top team like Red Bull. Ricciardo emphasized the importance of blocking out negativity and staying on course despite his unexpected struggles this season. Despite feeling good behind the wheel, he acknowledged that the results have not been as expected.
