P1racenews AI automatic summary:
1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve has slammed Daniel Ricciardo’s continued presence on the grid and believes his “image” has preserved his spot. Ricciardo entered 2024 harbouring ambitions to stake a claim to a Red Bull promotion, but those hopes were soon dispelled amid a challenging start to the campaign. The Australian has trailed […]
In 2024, Ricciardo had ambitions to earn a promotion at Red Bull, yet his performance has been disappointing in the initial races of the season, falling behind Yuki Tsunoda in points. Despite the struggles, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has continued to support Ricciardo, possibly signaling he will stay with the team next year alongside Tsunoda. However, former F1 champion Villeneuve has criticized Ricciardo’s performance and questioned the excuses made for his lackluster showings. Villeneuve believes Ricciardo’s popularity with sponsors has helped him stay in F1 more than his actual results. Ricciardo’s chances at returning to Red Bull seem slim with Sergio Perez receiving a contract extension, but Ricciardo remains hopeful and determined to prove himself worthy of a promotion.
