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Daniel Ricciardo admitted he was “surprised” to learn he finished 18th in Formula 1 Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, saying the heavily upgraded RB “didn’t feel too bad.” Much was spoken of RB’s heavily upgraded spec of Formula 1 car ahead of the weekend, with new sidepods, a new floor and a new rear […]
RB’s heavily upgraded Formula 1 car was a major talking point before the weekend, boasting new sidepods, a new floor, and a new rear wing. However, the team struggled to extract performance from the updated machine, as both drivers, including Ricciardo, failed to make it out of Q1 in Saturday’s qualifying. Despite feeling comfortable in the car during qualifying, Ricciardo was surprised by the lack of pace, suggesting there is still more to figure out with the new package. Looking ahead to the upcoming F1 triple-header, Ricciardo sees it as an opportunity for RB to test and unlock performance from the upgraded car on tracks that highlight its weaknesses. Overall, Ricciardo remains optimistic about the team’s ability to improve and find more speed with the current configuration.
