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Daniel Ricciardo believes the strides RB have made since the beginning of 2024 showcase the side is moving towards “something much more powerful” in Formula 1. The revelation that RB would capitalise on increased technical ties with Red Bull had heightened suspicions the squad could be in line to challenge the top five teams. But […]
The revelation of RB capitalizing on increased technical ties with Red Bull raised suspicions of challenging the top five teams. However, the VCARB 01 did not resemble the Red Bull RB19, leading to a subdued opening to the season. Despite this, the Faenza-based squad consistently scores points, with Ricciardo fourth in the Sprint and Tsunoda seventh in the race in Miami. RB continued this momentum into Imola, qualifying both cars in the top 10. Although they only earned a single point due to sluggish starts, they outperformed Mercedes and Aston Martin. Ricciardo acknowledges the team’s progress and positive outlook for the future, despite initial disappointments. Both drivers are working on resolving start issues to improve their races, focusing on data analysis and collaborative problem-solving across all departments.
