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Ricciardo: I won’t be distracted by “negative stuff” in F1 paddock
Red Bull decided to stick with Ricciardo for the 2024 season over Liam Lawson, despite Lawson’s solid performance as Ricciardo’s replacement in five races last year. Ricciardo has been overshadowed by his teammate Yuki Tsunoda in the early races of this season, struggling to match Tsunoda’s pace. Media reports have suggested that Ricciardo has two more races to prove himself before potentially losing his seat to Lawson, but Ricciardo is not letting the speculation distract him. Despite the challenging start to the season, Ricciardo remains focused on his own journey and is determined to improve his performance. He sees potential for improvement in himself and the car, and remains optimistic about the future races.
