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Daniel Ricciardo quipped that he “might go drown in my ice bath” as he was eliminated in Q1 at the Singapore Grand Prix amid rumours over his Formula 1 prospects.
Ricciardo faced scrutiny this weekend amid rumors of potentially leaving Red Bull Racing after struggling in qualifying, finishing 17th and failing to advance from Q1, unlike teammate Yuki Tsunoda. He expressed frustration over his inability to match the competition’s pace on the Soft compound tires, after showing promise in earlier practice sessions. Despite blaming the tires, Ricciardo denied that changing track conditions from overnight rain affected his performance. Disappointed by the unexpected setback and doubts about his F1 future, he admitted to feeling pessimistic about his chances of scoring points from 16th on the grid in the upcoming race. Ricciardo’s recent struggles have tested his optimism, leading him to humorously contemplate a session in an ice bath to cope with the disappointment.
