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RB’s Daniel Ricciardo has denied that his struggles in the 2024 Formula 1 season are comparable to his period with McLaren, despite admitting the results are similar. Ricciardo entered this campaign aiming to stake his claim to return to the Red Bull drive he vacated, but less experienced team-mate Yuki Tsunoda has outshone him. Tsunoda […]
Daniel Ricciardo entered the current season with the goal of proving he deserves a return to Red Bull Racing, but his less experienced teammate Yuki Tsunoda has been performing better. Tsunoda has outscored Ricciardo, helping Red Bull to sixth place in the Constructors’ Championship while Ricciardo lags behind by 14 points. Ricciardo attributed his challenge to qualify well to his struggles in Monaco and acknowledged the need to unlock the car’s potential consistently. Rumors suggesting Ricciardo could be replaced by Liam Lawson have surfaced, but Red Bull CEO Peter Bayer expressed satisfaction with the current lineup. Despite uncertainties about his future, Ricciardo is focused on improving his performance and addressing the gaps to become a more consistent contender.
