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Daniel Ricciardo admits he is “puzzled” with the gap to RB Formula 1 team-mate Yuki Tsunoda despite producing his “best
Having struggled behind Tsunoda in the first two weekends, Ricciardo faced mounting pressure to perform well at his home Grand Prix. Unfortunately, his fastest lap in Q1 was disqualified for exceeding track limits, pushing him to 18th on the grid. Despite a strong final lap, Ricciardo acknowledged his inability to match Tsunoda’s pace. He remains determined to analyze the data and improve, emphasizing his confidence in the car’s braking and balance. Ricciardo expressed his frustration at not maximizing the car’s potential, highlighting a fine balance between pushing the car to its limits and extracting more speed.
