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Daniel Ricciardo cut a bewildered figure after the Faenza-based RB Formula 1 endured a dismal Spanish Grand Prix last weekend, admitting the poor results were “really strange.” RB brought a heavily revised F1 challenger to Barcelona and had to play down any notion that these would grant it a performance edge over rivals Aston Martin […]
Red Bull Racing introduced a heavily revised F1 car in Barcelona, downplaying any performance advantage over midfield rivals Aston Martin. Despite this, issues emerged during practice sessions, leading to both Ricciardo and Tsunoda falling out of Q1 in qualifying. Ricciardo struggled to 15th place in the race, expressing confusion over the car’s drop in performance. The team acknowledges the need for thorough analysis and adjustments before upcoming races at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone. While a return to the previous car is an option, Ricciardo and Team Principal Mekies are cautious about making hasty decisions, emphasizing the need for a methodical approach to address the team’s challenges. The focus now is on learning from the setback, regrouping, and coming back stronger in the following races.
