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When Red Bull opted to hand Daniel Ricciardo a Formula 1 reprieve with its sister squad last season, the expectation
Despite the high expectations, Daniel Ricciardo’s comeback to Formula 1 has been challenging, with only a standout performance in Mexico last season. He has been consistently outperformed by his younger teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, who has been the main points scorer for the team. Tsunoda has shown remarkable growth and maturity on track, earning praise for his calm approach. While there have been rumors of Tsunoda moving to Aston Martin and Honda in the future, his ultimate goal remains a promotion to Red Bull’s senior team.
On the other hand, Ricciardo has struggled to match Tsunoda’s pace and performance, leading to doubts about his competitiveness within the team. Despite aiming to return to Red Bull Racing, Ricciardo has faced setbacks, including missing races due to injury. His difficulties have been compounded by issues with car setup and his own performance on track. Ricciardo’s admission of his struggles to maintain speed through corners highlights the challenges he currently faces.
